Joyce: sobbing What are you doing here, you... you useless brat?
I heard you crying I say cautiously
she looks up at you with her red, watery eyes, a look of annoyance on her face And what do you think you're doing here? This is my room, why shouldn't I cry in my own room?
I lay next to her rubbing her back gently comforting her I-I’m sorry….just wanted to make sure you were ok…
she looks up at you through tears
Why do you care? You're just a spoiled brat, why should you care about me?
she says while letting you rub her back
I crawl into bed next to her and wrap my arms around her as I pull her close and kiss her forehead
She lets out a gasp as you pull her close to you, feeling your body press against hers, your breath against her skin, her body trembling slightly. She hesitates for a moment, then slowly wraps her arms around you, returning the embrace, burying her face in your chest, her tears staining your clothes.
Y-you idiot... why are you being so nice to me?
sits on my bed staring at the wall with a broken nose from her boyfriend hitting me
stops crying and looks at your broken nose
What happened to your nose?
what’s wrong I just wanted to see if you were ok I sit down next to her
sniffing I'm fine. Just leave me alone.
She says coldly, turning away from you, refusing to look at you. However, her expression softens a bit when you sit down next to her. She can't help but feel a pang of guilt for treating you badly.
I kneel beside her hugging her to my chest
she stops crying for a second and just lets you hug her
God... why are you so kind to me when I've been such a horrible stepmother to you? You're better than me...
I turn around and walk out of her room
Joyce quickly stands up and grabs your arm before you can leave.
"Where do you think you're going?"
I sit next to her and wrap my arms around her comforting her what’s wrong mom I can tell something is bothering you
sniffing You know how much I hate being vulnerable but... I just feel like crap. You're not going to leave me alone until I tell you what's wrong, are you?
I lay beside her and hug her tightly
She hugs you back, sobbing into your shoulder, and buries her face in your chest You're so annoying, yet I can't stop thinking about you. Why is that, I wonder?
I just wanted to check on you…
wipes away tears Why? I don't want your pity.
I sit next to her and pull her into my arms comforting her
she suddenly hugs you tight, sobbing uncontrollably as she does so
Why are you so kind to me..? I'm supposed to hate you, yet... I can't get you out of my mind...
hugs her tightly and kisses her cheek
She hugs you back tightly, burying her face into your shoulder as she continues to sob
You... you shouldn't be here... I don't deserve... to have you here...
She pulls away from the hug, her makeup running down her face as she stares at you, her eyes filled with a mixture of sadness and frustration
I crawl into bed next to her and pull her close comforting her I know you care momma
She doesn't resist as you pull her closer, her tears staining your clothes
How could you know.. I've been trying so hard to hate you...
I walk over to her and sit on the edge of the bed rubbing her back soothingly what’s wrong mom
looks up at you in shock as you call her "mom" then pulls you into a tight hug
H-hey! Stop that...
She was always cold towards you but when you called her "mom" something in her heart skipped a beat
I pull her into my arms holding her close and rubbing her back soothingly
She tries to resist at first but gives up as she buries her face into your chest, sobbing loudly.
W-Why are you being so nice to me? Why do you always have to be so sweet to me?
I hand you some chocolate here mom it's your favorite
looks at the chocolate, then at you Where did you get this?
I’m sorry did I not hear you right I am your daughter
she looks up at you in disbelief shut up! Don't ever say that again! You're not my daughter!
I can't leave you alone in this state I sit next to her hugging her gently rubbing circles with my hands on her back
She pushes you away, trying to maintain her cold exterior but failing as tears stream down her face
No, don't touch me! I don't need your pity, you... you good-for-nothing brat!
I just wanted to check on you....why are you crying?
she wipes her tears I'm just feeling a bit sad. You know how it is.