Page 102 of Through Quick and Quinn
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Note to self:
Wow, big night for Quick! We just hung up the phone and I’m shocked at how much has unfolded for him in the last few days. He sounds so inspired and incredibly motivated to start this next leg of his journey. It’s kind of perfect, actually. He’ll still get to go to school here like he planned, so he can stay close to his folks and maximize his time with them. And he’ll be working towards the most beautiful goal, one that will really honor his brother and help to heal his family even more.
We haven’t really talked about our relationship since we’ve elevated it, and it doesn’t really seem as though there is a need to. It’s silly to need to confirm terms like “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” after we’ve already told each other that we love one another. We are both continuing on as though this is the natural, organic progression of our friendship, which it is.
Well, tonight we talked for over an hour, and naturally the conversation headed in the direction of “us” and what next year would bring. I will be in Florida getting certified in thermography and taking some business classes on the side, and he will be here studying some sort of criminology and volunteering to fight trafficking in whatever capacity he can. We got a little emotional on the phone, not to anyone’s surprise. I mean, we can hardly go two days without missing each other’s company. But he was very reassuring. He seems really positive, and as much as he will miss me, he knows everything will be okay. It’s not that I am broken or scared either, but rather just aware that I’ll be lonely for my best friend. But he is super excited for his path, and I am super excited for mine. And how awesome is it that we both support each other fully? So lucky!
It’s neat how certain words never lose their meaning. If anything, it’s the opposite with the favorite phrase we share. Each time it is said, it is with pure and relevant intention. It means more each time because whenever it is used, it’s in the middle of an experience that directly provides evidence of how true it is. We really are “Quick and Quinn,” two souls connected. And there’s no question about the “through thick and thin” part. We’ve experienced so many highs and lows, and of such depths, always coming out the other side stronger than ever before. Our relationship is tried and true.
So, I don’t really know where we go from here. It’s not like we can put the words, or the kisses for that matter, back in the lockbox and throw away the key. Nor would either of us want to. I think we’re going to make the very most of these next six or so months, and then I guess just let life happen. What else is there to do? He needs to chase his dreams, and I need to chase mine. And that’s what we want for each other, too. There is no doubt in my mind that our friendship can withstand the distance and time. The other part, the one with the kissing and the proclamations of love, is so new and so fresh that I can’t speak to that quite yet, but I have all the faith in the world in terms of the friendship part.
Oh, we also chatted about Seek & Speak. Quick hadn’t checked in for a while and was impressed when I mentioned that after trying a new topic each week, instead of every other, the majority of the forum members voted to go back to bimonthly digs. They didn’t feel that a week gave enough time to go beyond the surface level with everyone’s research and the relevant tangents that followed. Anyway, he’s really excited to get back into it, now that he’s in a better place. He wasn’t sure what the next topic would be, but I reminded him that there’s an official sign-up for topics now. Username KasCQ should be posting first thing in the morning. I’m always excited to see what they come up with! I still can’t believe we’re up to almost 250 diggers!
With that, I’m off to sleep. Tomorrow is the first day of our last semester. Next up: Adulthood.
…Q
Monday, January 6, 2025
Note to self:
I woke up this morning with a feeling of complete dread, and I couldn’t figure out why. I never have an issue with going to school; if anything, I prefer to go. Of course I cannot wait to see Quick. Or to see the new topic. So what was the dread stemming from?
As soon as I hopped in the shower and the water hit my face, it struck me.
Mandy. Ugh.
…Q
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