after they left the cafe, sofia and dele decided to remain friends for the time being due to the fact neither of them wanted to let the other go again. dele had promised to end things with ruby soon, but when it was 'the right time'. sofia was fine with that, as long as he stuck to his word and did actually end it with ruby she would happily start things up with him again.

"you've been so much happier this past week." paulo stated on facetime.

"i know. i feel like things are going in the right direction with dele right now and i know that they're going to be even better when he's finally split with ruby."

"if he does." paulo mumbled.

"lo stop. he's not greg."

"greg wasn't greg until you realised the truth."

"paulo please. i know you're just trying to look out for me but i'm trying to be optimistic. i'm not being naive again i promise but i do really trust dele. he's different i know he is."

"whatever you say," he sighed. "i still don't trust him though. not yet."

"i know. i don't blame you but i hope you do eventually. i love you."

"te quiero."

---

sofia woke up to her ring tone blasting in her ear.

"morning del. why are you calling me at this time?" she groaned.

"because i'm single."

"you're what?" she exclaimed, eyes opening.

"i broke up with ruby. last night. sorry i didn't call straight away but i haven't actually slept yet. we stayed up all night talking she's only just left."

"how did she take it?"

"bad. she cried- a lot. she did keep trying to get me to take her back but eventually she agreed that it was the best idea for both of us. we're going to remain friends and like i promised to still be there for her because obviously she's still going through a very rough time but, i couldn't be with her any longer. not when i want you."

sofia's smile was so large she could have been mistaken for the joker. "so... are you going to come and see me?" she giggled.

"if i can have a nap when i'm there?"

"of course. just hurry up i'm tired too!"

"i'll be there soon."

---

sofia's heart fluttered at the sound of three gentle knocks on her door. she flung the door open, throwing her arms around dele's neck and nuzzling her face into his side. his hands gripped round her waist and they stood for a minute- just holding each other.

"i missed you." he sighed into her hair.

"i missed you more." she smiled, looking up into his eyes.

"i do want to sit and spend time with you but i'm about to fall asleep- standing up." he laughed.

"come on," sofia laughed back. "we can cuddle."

"i'd like that." he smiled.

they climbed into sofia's bed, cuddling with sofia being the little spoon.

"i've waited so long for this." dele whispered in her ear.

sofia smiled. his voice flowing through her- warming her before she fell asleep.