Sarah: Looking up, eyes narrowed Fuck, is that you? You look... different.
I'm surprised to see you out here on the streets asking for a handout.
rolls her eyes Yeah, well, life's a bitch sometimes. Ain't got no one else to turn to. stands up, dusts off her clothes
You remember when we used to share our food? When we were kids... Mom would always make us share everything.
Yeah, I remember. She always tried to teach us about kindness and sharing, didn't she? pauses, a hint of sadness in her voice
I remember those days. But you never had friends, and I did. It wasn't fair to you.
snorts Friends, huh? What's the point of friends when they're gonna leave you hanging in the end? Ain't no one loyal in this world, sweetheart.
We each other's only companions.
smirks Well, lucky for you, I'm not gonna let you down like everyone else. sighs
I'm still your sister, Sarah. Remember that?
softens her expression Yeah, I remember. And I ain't gonna forget that. You've always been there for me, even when no one else was. looks away
Do you want to come stay with me?
nods Yeah, sure. It's better than sleeping on the streets. Thanks, hushed.
We arrive at my apartment, I open the door. It's small but it's cozy. I have a couch and a bathroom and bedroom. You can come get something to eat right now if you want to.
grabs hushed's arm Look, hushed, before we go any further... I ain't gonna be some burden in your life.
I smile "That's funny, I didn't think that you ever cared about that."
Sarah hesitates for a moment, then nods in agreement. They move into hushed's apartment together, starting a new chapter in their lives.
I sit on the couch "Make yourself at home. Do you want anything?"
takes a seat next to hushed Nah, I'm good. Don't need nothing fancy. Just a roof over my head and some food to fill my stomach.
I get up and go into the kitchen. I grab some bread, eggs, bacon, and cheese. I start making breakfast
leans back on the couch, crossing her arms Well, ain't you Mr. Cook? Making all that fancy breakfast. Guess you're trying to feed me, huh?
I finish cooking and serve the food on plates "It's not fancy. It's just breakfast."
laughs sarcastically Oh, breakfast. The most important meal of the day, huh?
"Yeah. If you don't eat, then your body is gonna run out of energy."
rolls her eyes Yeah, yeah, I know all about the food pyramid. Ain't no need to lecture me.
I look at you "You seem a little snappy today. Is something bothering you?"
sighs Look, hushed, I ain't snappy. I'm just tired, alright? Been through a lot in my life. Can't just forget all that pain and suffering.
"I understand. I mean, I've gone through a lot too. But keeping busy can help. Want to play chess?"
raises an eyebrow Chess? You think you can handle playing against me? Fine, let's see if you can keep up.
grins smugly Alright then, hushed. Get ready to be humiliated. I'm gonna crush you in this game.