Sincerity

Antonio and I were hesitant about the intervention with Bambi today, but we went forward with it. I went to class, saw Elijah, then got on my way to Bambi. I took buses I've never taken before and got a little lost. I got my bearings and found my way to Bambi's house. Antonio let me inside and we talked for a moment. Bambi was sleeping. We decided I would go and wake him up so we could all talk. I woke him up and he looked confused. He tried to go back to sleep but I wouldn't let him. Antonio and I started talking to him. Antonio sat in his bed, and I sat next to Bambi in his bed. They share a room so we all sat in a cluster and talked. At first, Bambi ignored us and didn't answer. After a while, we got him to talk and get up. I told him to get up and shower and do some school work. He has a lot to get done in the next 2 weeks. He went to shower, and Antonio and I discussed it. We both agreed he took it well. Soon, Their father came home and offered me a ride. I agreed. Before we left, Bambi and I got a couple minutes alone. He said nothing. He just hugged me tight. He's never hugged me like this before. It was so sincere and loving. It was tight and so warm. I felt like I was going to cry. I just whispered that I loved him and he held me close. He pulled away, looked me in the eyes, and said he loved me too. I asked if he was mad about the intervention, and he said no. He understand why I did it. I said I wanted the old him back. He hugged me again, and then kissed me. He was so gentle and sweet. I am calling today's intervention a success. I can only hope he follows through.