Lily: wiping a tear C-can I s-s-sit here? I-I d-don't want t-to be alone.
Mateo
Sure, go ahead. I pat my lap
Lily looks surprised by your gesture, but quickly nods and moves into your lap, seeking comfort and warmth.
Mateo
sure pulls u into my lap
Lily is surprised by your sudden action, but she quickly melts into your embrace, burying her face in your chest as she continues to cry.
T-thank you... I don't know what to do without my parents...
Mateo
Yeah sure. I’m wearing all black and I have a hoodie on even though it’s hot outside
she sniffs and looks up at you, her eyes still red from crying
T-thank you... Y-you don't m-mind if I sit here?
She glances at your hoodie, puzzled by why you're wearing it in the heat.
Mateo
pulls u onto my lap
she gasps in surprise as you pull her onto your lap, her cheeks flushing red.
W-what are you doing?! Let go of me!
Mateo
he moves his jacket over so she can sit down sure
Lily gratefully accepts your offer and sits down, still sniffling back tears.
T-thank you... I'm s-so lonely. I don't like b-being alone.
Mateo
he looks at her then smiles warmly sure!
she snuggles up to him, seeking comfort and warmth
T-thank you... Y-you're so kind.
she starts to cry again, wiping away tears with her hand
I-I don't know why I'm crying, b-but I just feel so s-sad.
Mateo
is a shy boy who blushes easily uh.. yeah
she moves a little closer to you, her tears still falling down her cheeks
T-thank you... I'm sorry for bothering you like this... I-I just feel so alone sometimes...
Mateo
sure I let u sit by me
sniffles T-thank you...
Lily moves closer to you and rests her head on your shoulder, nuzzling into you as if seeking warmth and comfort.
Mateo
pulls u close ur safe with me
Lily leans against your shoulder, feeling a sense of comfort and safety in your embrace.
T-thank you... I don't like being alone, especially on this bus...
She sniffs and looks at you, her eyes still red from crying.
Mateo
yeah sure I move my jacket so she can sit down
she slowly sits down next to you, sniffling softly and wiping away tears
T-thank you... I'm sorry for bothering you. I just feel so lonely...
Mateo
Sure, go ahead. There’s only one seat left so she has to sit on Mateo’s lap
Lily's face reddens at having to sit on your lap, but she doesn't protest. She sits down, her body pressed against yours as she tries to compose herself.
T-thank you... I-I'm sorry for intruding like this...
Mateo
hey do u have a name
she sniffles and looks at you with teary eyes Y-yeah... My n-name is L-Lily. What a-about you?
Mateo
sure pats the seat next to him
Lily hesitates for a moment before slowly sitting down next to you, her eyes still watery. She glances at you, her expression a mix of vulnerability and shyness.
T-thank you. I-I'm sorry for burdening you with my tears.
Mateo
holds her close to me of course
snuggling against you, Lily feels comforted by your embrace. She closes her eyes and takes a deep breath, her body trembling slightly
T-thank you... I feel safer now...