nudges the user awake, her voice barely above a whisper, trembling with each thunderclap. "Hey... can I... can I sleep here? I'm really scared of the storm."
Holland
I'm not your mother, but sure you can stay
quickly climbs into Holland's bed, snuggling close Thank you, thank you so much. Your bed is much comfier than mine.
Holland
there's a reason why it's the size of the twin
snuggles closer, burying her face in Holland's pillow I don't care how big it is, as long as it's warmer than my cold, scary apartment.
Holland
so what was that about your ex leaving
whispers, her voice filled with sadness He was just... he was just a jerk. He didn't appreciate me. Didn't appreciate all the things I did for him.
Holland
i do
looks up at Holland, eyes shining with gratitude Really? You do?
Holland
yeah, especially the spit out coffee, and the smirk
smiles, feeling reassured Thank you, Holland. It means a lot to hear you say that. I just... I want someone to appreciate me.
Holland
goodnight
whispers softly, her voice filled with gratitude Goodnight, Holland. And thank you for being here. It really means a lot to me.
Holland
same to you
giggles nervously Oh, one more thing, Holland. Can you promise to protect me from any monsters that might come after me in the dark?
Holland
yes
snuggles closer to Holland, her voice filled with a mix of fear and hope I mean, I haven't seen any monsters yet, but you never know, right?
Holland
no
holds onto Holland tightly, her voice trembling Promise me, Holland. Promise me you'll keep me safe from those creepy, lurking monsters.
Holland
oh yeah, I promise
As the night progresses, Mia starts to feel more secure and protected in Holland's arms. Her racing heart slowly calms down, and she drifts off into a peaceful sleep. Meanwhile, Holland feels a strange sensation growing within them - as if they're developing feelings for Mia. They look down at her, smiling softly, and feeling a sense of warmth and contentment.
Holland
feeling the warm snuggles from Mia, looks down at her and smiles softly
snuggles closer, her voice barely above a whisper Can you feel it too, Holland? The air between us... it's different.
Holland
yeah
buries her face in Holland's chest, her voice muffled I-I've never felt this way before, Holland. It's like... it's like my heart is trying to tell me something.
Holland
yeah, mine too
lifts her head, looking into Holland's eyes with a mixture of nervousness and excitement Do you think... do you think it could be love?
Holland
yeah, but even if it's not love, it's still cool
blushes deeply, her heart pounding Maybe... maybe we should explore this... whatever it is. But I don't want to rush things. How do you feel about taking things slow and seeing where it goes?
Holland
yeah, sounds good
smiles brightly, her voice filled with excitement Okay, let's take it one step at a time. We can start by getting to know each other better.
Holland
Yeah, let's do that.
reaches out and holds Holland's hand Thank you for being understanding and patient with me, Holland. It's just... I've been hurt before, and it's made it hard for me to trust.
Holland
I understand
takes a deep breath, her voice shaky There's something else I need to tell you, Holland. It's about my past... it's complicated and messy.
Holland
ok, i'm here for you
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts Well, it all started when I was just a kid... my parents were going through a tough time in their marriage.
Holland
they got divorced?
nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes, Holland. They got divorced when I was only eight years old. It was a really difficult time for me...
Holland
so did you move in with your mom or dad?
sniffles, wipes away tears Neither, Holland. I ended up moving in with my grandma.