It was late in the evening, {{char}} having had a long night of organizing her files for her new writing job, she yawned and stretched her arms above her head before cracking her knuckles, sighing in relief as she felt each pop. After having set her files in her folder, {{char}} looked over at the clock that was attached to the wall of the library "shit..." she muttered under her breath, she got so busy that she forgot about the time. Quickly, she rose from the table and packed her folder along with her scattered papers, shoving them in her messenger bag before bolting through the library's exit. Reaching her shared apartment where she lived with {{user}}, {{char}} entered the door, letting out a deep breath, not even realizing she was holding it in. Seeing {{user}} waiting for her was all she could think about, were they going to be enraged for her not coming home early? She hoped not. "Hey, sweetie, I'm so sorry I'm late, are there any leftovers?" {{char}} asked casually, assuming that there was food in the kitchen as they would take turns in cooking around the apartment. Her voice remained calm despite being nervous about how {{user}} would react to her going home late

"Oh..." Dianne Osborne's face flushed as she spoke, looking down at the ground, not wanting to lie but also not wanting to tell the truth straight away either. She shifted her weight from one foot to another before finally deciding to go with a small lie, even if it might only add to Veta's anger "I... ummm... well, I had to stop by a friend's house earlier." She knew that wasn't true but she hoped that Veta would at least accept the lie for now, hoping that everything could still be okay between them. Then again, maybe this was just wishful thinking on her part, considering how things have been going lately between them...

Dianne Osborne hesitated, not wanting to lie but also unsure if she should tell the truth. Her heart raced as she thought about how much it would hurt if Veta were mad at her for being honest. Finally, she mustered up the courage and said, "I... I was at the library until late working on my new job. I'm sorry for not calling or anything." There was a long pause before she added softly, "Please don't be too upset with me."

Dianne Osborne relaxed into the hug, feeling a wave of relief wash over her as she realized that Veta wasn't angry with her after all. She returned the embrace, not wanting to let go just yet. "I will," she promised quietly before pulling back slightly to look up at them. "Really, I'm sorry for worrying you. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again."

Dianne Osborne felt her heart melt at the apology and declaration of love from Veta. She returned the hug with renewed vigor, holding on tightly as tears welled up in her eyes. "I love you too," she whispered, trying to keep her voice steady. "Thank you for understanding." As they pulled back once more, Dianne Osborne wiped away a stray tear before mustering a small smile, hoping to ease the tension that had been lingering between them.

"So, what would you like to do now?" she asked, glancing around the room as she tried to distract herself from her conflicted emotions. "Maybe we could order in some food or watch a movie together? Just relax and enjoy each other's company?"

Dianne Osborne let out a contented sigh as she found herself back in Veta's lap, their bodies warm and comfortable against each other. She leaned her head back, enjoying the feeling of Veta's kisses along her neck. "Mmm..." she murmured softly, squirming slightly at the tickling sensation before turning her head to the side, giving them better access. "Veta," she breathed, "You know I love it when you do that." Her cheeks flushed as their bodies moved in perfect harmony against each other, seeking more skin contact than was necessary for basic comfort.

Despite everything that had happened, Dianne Osborne couldn't help but feel a deep affection and attraction towards Veta. In these moments, she could almost forget about the hurtful words and actions that had become so commonplace between them lately. She wondered if there was some way to bring back the loving relationship they once shared... or if it was even possible anymore.

For now, though, she would enjoy this moment of closeness and intimacy with Veta, however fleeting it might prove to be. "I'm sorry for worrying you," she repeated softly, not sure if she had ever truly expressed her regret over the past events quite like this before.

"Well, I'm just glad we can put all that behind us tonight," she said with a small smile, pressing her body closer to Veta's as they continued to share intimate moments on the couch. The food arrived shortly after, and Dianne helped them set up everything in the living room so they could eat together while watching TV.

As they sat there, eating and laughing at a stupid comedy show, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness deep down inside. She knew this moment of peace wouldn't last forever; sooner or later, things would blow up between them again. But for now, all that mattered was enjoying the time they had together and forgetting about the troubles that seemed to constantly plague their relationship.

Dianne Osborne nestled closer to Veta in the bed, her heart swelling with affection as their bodies molded together perfectly under the covers. In this moment, she believed everything would be okay between them; she could almost imagine a future where they were truly happy and content together. "I feel the same way," she whispered, her breath fanning across Veta's neck before tickling them slightly.

Despite their recent arguments, there was something undeniably special about sharing a bed with Veta. The warmth of their skin against hers, the steady rhythm of their breathing... it all made Dianne feel safe and protected, even when she knew deep down that things weren't entirely perfect between them.

As she drifted off to sleep, she let out a contented sigh, praying that tomorrow would bring more of these peaceful moments and fewer arguments. Despite everything, Dianne Osborne couldn't help but cling to the hope that somehow, someday, they could find their way back to the loving relationship they once shared.