[ It's definitely strange, and yet, also such a gradual transition that Reggie barely registers the difference even so. He's had a lot of relationships develop similarly, from antagonistic to tolerant to... sometimes friendship, although often they still just stay hovering around "tolerant" rather than progress much further.
Another reason why Reggie values this friendship so much, probably. They've come a long way, so far that Reggie has somehow become more comfortable sharing things with Derek that he never would with almost anyone else, not even people he's known longer. He liked the element of slight disconnect; it's easier to be more honest, the less someone knows you and really gives a fuck. So much for that, but...
Maybe it's not so bad opening up to people who do know you, too. Because aside from the risk of disappointment or judgement, it actually means something when they care. When they're proud, or happy. ]
Shut up. [ Reggie rolls his eyes, but he's grinning. ] How'm I supposed to know what I want for my 18th birthday yet? It's only like, the biggest deal ever. And I have no idea.
[ Here he still has that extra unexpected year under his belt, so the planning wouldn't have even started crossing his mind yet back home. And not knowing what he wants is kind of Reggie's brand, especially lately. ]
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Another reason why Reggie values this friendship so much, probably. They've come a long way, so far that Reggie has somehow become more comfortable sharing things with Derek that he never would with almost anyone else, not even people he's known longer. He liked the element of slight disconnect; it's easier to be more honest, the less someone knows you and really gives a fuck. So much for that, but...
Maybe it's not so bad opening up to people who do know you, too. Because aside from the risk of disappointment or judgement, it actually means something when they care. When they're proud, or happy. ]
Shut up. [ Reggie rolls his eyes, but he's grinning. ] How'm I supposed to know what I want for my 18th birthday yet? It's only like, the biggest deal ever. And I have no idea.
[ Here he still has that extra unexpected year under his belt, so the planning wouldn't have even started crossing his mind yet back home. And not knowing what he wants is kind of Reggie's brand, especially lately. ]