Fiona stroked her long, brown hair as Zoey kept her teary face in her chest.

"Hey, I know what will cheer you up babe." Fiona smiled a comforting smile as she stood up, her hand outstretched. Zoey grasped her hand with her hers, shaking as Fiona slowly walked her to her office. She pulled out her office chair, placed Zoey's favourite pillow on the seat and helped her sit down.

"Fifi?" She whimpered, wiping her eye with the back of her hand. "What are you doing?" She said, adding a nervous laugh.

Fiona leaned over her shoulder and turned on her computer, typed in Zoey's password that she had of course been trusted with and opened skype. "How do you feel about the way you look right now?"

Zoey shot her a confused look before giving her a mumbled "Poop."

Immediately, Fiona scrolled through her skype contacts and clicked the ring button next to 'Rythian.' Within seconds Rythian's peppy and suddenly concerned face appeared on screen as Fiona turned of their facecam.

"H-Hi? Zoey? You're calling me but your camera is off? And, Fiona you sound worried." Rythian chuckled nervously, oblivious.

"Fiona?" Zoey mustered.

"Don't ask why, just talk to him. I've seen the way you smile when you two talk, you can thank me later with all your lovely kisses. And Rythian," She leaned closer to the mic. "Look after her."

"Yes ma'am!" He joked, saluting dumbly.

"Or I'll snap your neck." She quickly added in a whisper before giving Zoey a quick smooch and a heart-filled 'I love you.' (Which of course made them both blush).

"Zoey? What's going on? Why did Fiona call me for you? And why isn't your camera on?"

Immediately, she turned back to her screen and sniffled. "It's... Complicated."

"Ah, you just want to talk 'ey? Anxiety?" He smiled out the corner of his mouth, hoping to show his respect and understanding of her.

"Y-Yeah. I guess. Rythian?"

"What can I do for you miss Proasheck?" He grinned, his eyes full of worry and care.

"If you were trying to quit doing something, l-like smoking or something..." She stuttered.

"Mhm?"

"A-and you... What's the word... relasped, would you call yourself a failure?"

Rythian paused. He knew, he always knew what she meant at times like this. Five years meant something. He swallowed hard, holding back small tears. Her broken words hit him like an arrow to the heart. She hadn't since... Since they started recording together. He honestly thought he was helping. Rythian knew he couldn't show his panic, it would just make things worse. He took a deep breath, and put on his best smile. "No, never. I would simply see how long I had been strong before that unfortunate incident and try again, be proud of how far I've already come. And let that pride keep me going once again." He said seriously, but with obvious concern and care in his rough voice.

"T... Thank you. You... always give the best advice Ryth." She let out a small, reluctant giggle.

"No problem. And Zoey?" His voice shook slightly as he tried to improve the believability of his smile.

"Hm?" She gulped.

"I'm so proud of you."

A/N:
So sorry I haven't updated for a while! Don't worry, this story will never be lost, I just need to have the ideas, time and motivation. I promise I'll try to update more my lovelies! So sorry for making you wait! (By the way, my last exam is tommorow so I should update a bunch soon, especially summer!) Love ya'll, thank you for being patient