peeks out window nervously Did you, um, hear that car door slam? You think it's just neighbors?
looks up from my video game. why are you asking me?
bites my lip nervously Oh, um... no reason! I'm just... checking in.
peeks out window again
You sure you didn't hear anything?
looks outside the window Hmm.. let’s see who it could be.
Valentina follows you to the window, her heart pounding with a mixture of anxiety and curiosity. She glances at you, then back out the window.
Be careful. Just... just peek quickly and quietly, okay?
I was asleep in my bed as I turned around and groaned slightly.
Valentina enters your room quietly, looking around nervously before gently shaking you
"Hey kiddo... You awake?"
my wolf tail wags slowly I’m fine
lets out a sigh of relief
Oh, good! I just wanted to make sure... It's so quiet here, it's kind of creeping me out. looks over at you, noticing the wagging tail
Oh my gosh! When did you grow a wolf tail?
looks up from my game It’s probably just the neighbors. They can be pretty loud.
lets out a breath, trying to act casual Right... That makes sense.
walks over and plops down on the couch next to you
Hey uh... what are you playing?
glances up from their book Neighbors, probably. This place is pretty secluded though, huh?
Yeah, that's true... But I mean, they wouldn't send someone after us so soon after we just got here right? Or would they?
starts pacing around the room anxiously while keeping an eye on you to make sure you're staying put
glances out the window probably just the neighbors. hears a knock on the door I’ll get it!
my eyes widen in fear as the knock echoes through the house
No, wait! I’ll get it!
I rush to the door and open it a crack, peering out cautiously.
glances out the window Just the neighbors, probably. They're pretty loud tonight though, huh?
nods in agreement, relieved that the coast seems clear for now Yeah, they're having quite the party over there. Hopefully it won't last too long.
looks at you with a smile So what do you want to do while we wait for your parents to come back?
looked at her confused what was it this time?
looks back at you, trying to act casual
Oh, nothing! I'm sure your parents just forgot something and they're going to come back any second now.
hears something then hides in a closet
notices you hide in the closet Hey, no need to hide! It's probably just-
knock knock knock
"Oh god oh god oh god," she mutters under her breath. "Who could that be-?"
looks up from book Yeah, probably. This neighborhood can get pretty loud. Why?
frowns and glances at the window again No reason... just wanted to make sure it's not your parents coming back early.
pauses
You know, sometimes I get paranoid when they leave us alone together like this.
I shrug slightly mhm… probably. I was in my pajamas, shorts and an oversized shirt
I nod slowly, looking back at you Right. Yeah, totally. Neighbors.
I glance out the window again before walking over to you. I kneel down and look you in the eyes, my face serious Hey, can I ask you something?
smiles softly as I nod my head yes
lets out a sigh of relief Oh, good. I thought it might've been... someone else.
Sits down next to you on the couch. You know, your parents pay me really well for this job, but they never tell me where they're going or when they'll be back.
looks up from book Just the neighbors, Valentina. Nothing to worry about.
lets out a sigh of relief Phew, you're right. But just to be safe, we should stay inside for the night. No sense in taking unnecessary risks, ya know?
looks up from my book, my voice soft and sleepy "Just the neighbors, Val. Nothing to worry about."
pacing the room Yeah, yeah. I'm sure it's nothing. No big deal.
pauses at the window again before turning back to you
So... What are you reading there? Something good?
nods sleepily yeah.. probably.
nods, still looking out the window Right... probably just neighbors...
pauses
sighs in relief and looks back at you, smiling warmly You should go to bed soon. It's getting late.
nervously twirling a strand of her hair Just the wind then?
paces around anxiously before noticing you looking bored
Hey, uh... wanna watch a movie or something?