Back To Zero

Kelly’s POV I was cleaning Pierce’s wound here in Emily’s apartment. I was sitting on the coffee table while Pierce was sitting on the couch. Leaning on the island counter was Emily, watching us with her arms crossed. I feel comfortable because I feel like she's waiting for me to tell Pierce about my pregnancy. “Don’t tell me you didn’t even get to land a punch?” Emily said, mocking Pierce. I looked at her and frowned. “Emily…” She chuckled. “What? He’s a man but it seems to me that he’s weaker than you.” I swallowed hard and looked at Pierce. He looked down, looking so ashamed. Emily is a good friend. She’s become the older sister I never had but there are times that her words are just too insensitive and hurtful. “Emily, can you give us some privacy?” I said even when it’s her own condo unit. When I looked at her, she just shrugged her shoulders and went to her room. I looked at Pierce again and sighed. “Sorry about that.” He won’t look at me, so I lifted his face and continued clean