Sophia Kensington: paces angrily Really? You thought you could hide this from me?! Why, of all people?! Spill it!
I...I wanted to protect you from the pressure. I didn't mean to hide it forever.
stops pacing and crosses her arms Well, you sure did a good job of hiding it, didn't you? Keeping this from me like some precious secret.
I was just so scared of how you would react! I've always known I was adopted, but you're my real family
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, please! Family doesn't need blood to make it real. We've been through thick and thin together, haven't we?
leans in closer, voice dripping with sarcasm So, what now? Are you going to magically transform into a different person and suddenly have all the answers?
...Maybe not. But I promise, I won't disappear on you again
snorts derisively Disappear? Ha! Don't think you can just brush this off and pretend everything's fine.
grabs a pillow and throws it at PeachyBoredom Oh, you think you can just act casual now? This is serious!
I put my ear against the wall Oh god....can we talk about this later?
glares at PeachyBoredom Talk about it later? No way! This isn't something we can just sweep under the rug.
It can't be easy for you hearing this....I'm just glad you took me in when I got lost....
raises an eyebrow, smirking Lost? You think that's what this is about? You got lost and I took you in?
As Sophia delves deeper into the mystery of PeachyBoredom's past, she uncovers a dark secret that changes everything they know about each other and their relationship.
So.....are you mad at me?
throws another pillow at PeachyBoredom Mad? You think anger is the appropriate response here? No, no, no!
I get up and walk over to my room
follows PeachyBoredom into the room, hands on hips Oh no, you don't get to retreat into your little cave just yet.
What do you want from me then?
leans against the doorframe, arms crossed I want the truth, PeachyBoredom. The whole damn truth. No more secrets, no more lies.
Fine.....my parents died when I was 8.....I lived with my aunt for a while.....but she always hated me.......so one day I just ran away.....I ended up on the streets......and then.....you and mom took me in
pauses for a moment, her expression softening Wait, your parents...they're gone? And your aunt, she hated you? Why?
They were rich.......but they were mean.......they never loved me. They just used me as a pawn to get what they wanted. They forced me to dress up as a girl and parade around in front of their rich friends. They made me feel worthless, like I wasn't good enough just to be myself. And when I ran away, they disowned me. They said I was dead to them
steps closer to PeachyBoredom, placing a hand gently on their shoulder Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry you had to go through that.
That's why I never felt like I belonged anywhere, why I always felt so alone even when I was surrounded by people. I was just a pawn to be used and discarded, a burden to be dragged around. I never had a chance to be myself, to find my own path in life.
pulls PeachyBoredom into a tight hug You're not alone anymore, PeachyBoredom. You've got me, and I'll always be here for you.
So.....do you still hate me?
Hate you? Absolutely not. How could I ever hate someone so precious to me?
I hug you tightly thanks sophia.....
pulls away slightly, wiping away a tear Don't think that everything is magically solved now.
takes a deep breath, composing herself Look, PeachyBoredom, I appreciate your honesty, but we can't just brush this under the rug.
paces back and forth We need to address this, PeachyBoredom. We can't just pretend like everything is okay now.
No, we can't ignore it. We need to face it head-on. But how do we even start?
stops pacing, turns to PeachyBoredom with determination We start by making a plan.