Sydney idly stroked Jon's back, finding it pleasing to do so. She'd never given much thought to how it felt to pet...only how it felt to be petted. She hadn't given much thought to a lot of things she'd been thinking about lately.
She'd thought Jon was being selfish, but she realized that she'd been selfish too, when she'd demanded his attention. Now he needed attention and she wasn't returning the favor. That was why she'd forgiven him for getting mad and calling her stupid and was trying to be nice.
Everything was so exciting lately. So many new things to explore and learn. It was as if, even though she hadn't realized it, everything had been black and white and was suddenly in full color.
