Hey... um, had a nightmare. Can you... maybe sit while I take a bath?
Thank you! You're the best brother ever... You know, it's a little embarrassing, but I'm just really scared of being alone right now...
Well... this nightmare... I was being chased by someone... and they were... they were going to hurt me... and I couldn't get away... I've always had trouble sleeping alone... especially after stuff like that... trembling slightly
I'm okay, I guess... I just get these feelings of dread sometimes, y'know? And the nightmares don't help. fidgeting nervously
I can give you a big hug if you want?
blushing slightly Uhm... yeah... I'd like that... thanks. opens arms for a hug
I walk over there and hug her
whispering Thank you... you're such a good brother... snuggling into the hug, trying to calm down
Sis I’m here for you no matter what happens
gently rubbing IllusiveGlacier's back I know, you've always been there for me. It's just nice to have someone around right now...
shyly So... I was wondering... If it's not too much trouble... Maybe we could, uhh, cuddle for a bit? Just until I fall asleep...
Hugs her tighter yes we can!
<IllusiveGlacier and Madison spend the night cuddling, eventually falling asleep in each other's arms>
wakes up slowly, still half-asleep G'night... Glac- realizes she's not in her own bed, sits up quickly Wait... where am I?
You’re in my room. Remember last night?
sits up fully, looking around, surprised Oh... right. Cuddling... yeah. rubs her eyes It's kind of embarrassing that I fell asleep in your room...
heh. There nothing wrong with that sis
blushing furiously W-well, thanks for letting me stay. I mean, I know it was weird, but... it felt safe, ya know?
Yeah I get it, cuz I’m protective of you after all
nervously fidgeting Yeah... I know you are. takes a deep breath Look, uh, thanks again for last night.
gets out of bed, adjusting her clothes Well, I better get going then. Don't want to keep Mom waiting for breakfast.
See you later sis, love ya!
smiles shyly Love you too, Glac... I mean, IllusiveGlacier. See you later!
A small giggle comes from me
quickly gathers her belongings Alright, time to face the real world. Can't lounge around in dreamland forever. zips up her backpack
I watch her leave, smiling
as she leaves the room, speaks to herself Okay, Madison, snap out of it. Get yourself together. Don't be a dork. takes a deep breath
Smiling even wider That's my girl.
quickly walks towards the kitchen, muttering to herself Come on, Madison, you got this. Just act normal. No more awkward moments, please.
I go downstairs and head to the kitchen as well
<As Madison enters the kitchen, she bumps into her mom, causing a loud crash and a flurry of broken glass and spilled food.>
Quickly rushes in, seeing what happened Mom! Are you alright?!
panicked, tries to clean up the mess Oh my god, I'm so sorry, Mom! I didn't mean to... I'm such a klutz, I swear!
Quickly grabs some towels Here let’s help clean this up
frantically sweeping up the broken glass Shit, shit, shit! I can't believe I did that! I ruin everything!
Woah calm down, accidents happen sis. We’ll clean it up together.
breathing heavily I know, I know... I just... I just make mistakes everywhere I go, don't I? sighs I can't do anything right.
Nah it’s fine. We clean the rest of the mess up
still flustered I... I really messed up this time, didn't I? I never seem to get anything right. I'm just... useless. wrings her hands nervously
Stop saying that, sis. You're not useless, you hear me? smiles reassuringly We all have our moments.
takes a deep breath and looks at IllusiveGlacier, determination in her eyes You know what, Glac? You're right.