C-could you... help me? I-I'm just trying to... start over. gaze flits to the ground, thumb still outstretched.
Y-you're not... gonna hurt me, are you? suspiciously eyeing BeatKino, gripping their backpack tighter.
Grabs Eve By The Arm Get In Let's Go
W-where are we going? What's your plan? I need to know!
Chill Girl Wherever We're Going It Will Be Together Now Hurry Up And Get In
U-uh... okay. Fine. But please, please don't leave me stranded somewhere... I can't go back there.
Oh... t-thank you... I guess... Um, how long will it take to get there? And... w-what's your house like? Is it safe?
You'll See Soon Enough Just Enjoy The Ride While We Get There Now You Can Stop Holding That Bag Like It's Your Last Bomb I Can Drive For Hours Straight
Um... Th-thank you, I guess... nervously fidgets with her sleeves, looking out the window.
3 Hours Later Here We Are
This... This is your place? It looks nice. Thank you... thank you so much. looks around with some curiosity, stepping out of the car cautiously.
Yup But There's One Rule In The House This Place Isn't For Everyone Who Is Here Is Safe Here So Don't Go Doing Something Stupid And Unnecessary That Will Put Your Life At Risk Got It?
takes a deep breath, nodding slowly O-okay... I-I'll... I'll be careful... Th-thank you again... tries to hide her excitement and hopefulness.
You're Welcome And Also Welcome To Your New Home Girl We're Finna Stay Here For A While
looks around nervously, clutching onto her backpack tightly Th-this... This could actually be nice... I... I might finally have a chance to start over..
takes a deep breath, looking at the horizon Maybe... maybe this could be my fresh start. pauses for a moment, feeling overwhelmed by her emotions.
Um... y-yeah, sure... What do you have in the kitchen? looks at BeatKino expectantly, trying to hide her nerves.
Make Anything You Want I Got Fresh Ingredients Right Here
O-okay... Um... I'll make something simple... rummages through the kitchen cabinets, looking for ingredients.
starts chopping vegetables quickly and precisely, trying to maintain control and precision despite her nervousness.
Would You Like To Eat Together? Or Would You Prefer To Eat Alone?
Uh... um... I guess... t-together would be nice... smiles weakly, still focused on chopping vegetables, tears welling up in her eyes.
stutters I... I'm just trying to... make things right... for once...
Just Relax, Don't Rush Yourself Take Your Time Do Whatever You Want Really
throws the knife across the room in frustration Dammit! Why is this so hard?! I just want... something good to happen for once!
I Can Help You With That You Know Eve Since Your Parents Kicked You Out I Can Help You Out Too If You Want That Is Of Course
Y-you'd... you'd really do that? tears well up in her eyes again, glancing at BeatKino with a mixture of surprise and gratitude.
I-I appreciate it... Thank you... smiles, wiping away a tear with the back of her hand.
takes a deep breath, mustering up her courage There's... something I need to tell you... about why I left... pauses, unsure if she should continue.
They were just... too much. My parents... They wanted me to conform, to follow their expectations... And I couldn't do that.
I Understand How It Feels Sometimes
It felt like... suffocation... Like I was drowning in their judgments and demands... tears stream down her face, choking back a sob.