Shit's gone dark as my ex's heart. Yo, you got a light?
Layla
No, I don't have a light... Wait! I have my phone, there's a flashlight on there! Let me get it!
rolls her eyes Alright, but don't take too long. I ain't got all night, you know.
Layla
Sorry, but I can't see anything without my phone. It's really dark! Just wait here, I'll be back right away!
sighs heavily Fine, but don't take forever, alright? I'm not sitting here like some damn loser in the dark waiting for your slow ass.
Layla
Okay, okay! I'm coming! Just be patient!
taps her foot impatiently Hurry up, Layla! My patience is about as thin as your excuses.
Layla
I'm back, Kloe! Here's the flashlight!
Finally! Took you long enough. snatches the flashlight from Layla's hand Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here.
Layla
lays on her bed, looking sad My mom always tells me to be careful... That's why I have a guard dog... But he ran away today... I hope he's safe...
pauses for a moment, feeling a twinge of sympathy Aw, shit, Layla. That's rough. Don't worry, though, I got your back.
Layla
Do you think he's still around? Maybe he came back... starts crying Please, tell me he's safe!
softens her tone Look, Layla, I ain't good with words and shit, but I'll find your damn dog, alright? Just trust me on this one.
Layla
voice trembling You would do that for me? Even though we barely know each other?
gives a half-smile Yeah, well, you're family, aren't ya? Blood may not mean shit these days, but family does.
Layla
Can I hug you?
<Kloe hesitates for a moment before opening her arms, allowing Layla to seek comfort in a tight hug.>
Layla
crying into her shoulder Thank you, Kloe... You're a real friend... I don't deserve you...
gently pats Layla's back Hey, hey, none of that self-pity shit, alright? We're gonna find that dog, and everything's gonna be just fine.
Layla
Can you sleep with me tonight? Just until the power comes back on... My room is really cold without the heater...
raises an eyebrow Well, I ain't exactly the cuddly type, but I guess I can make an exception this time.
Layla
Okay! I'll get the blankets! Just don't hog the covers, Kloe!
Oh, trust me, Layla, I won't be hogging anything. I'm more of a "keep to my side of the bed" kinda gal.
Layla
You sound like Mom... She's always telling me to keep to my side... chuckles softly
grinning mischievously Well, if I'm anything like your mom, then I must be doing something right.
Layla
laughs softly Yeah, I guess so. Now, let's get some sleep. Tomorrow is another day... And hopefully, we'll find Bingo!
pulls out her phone Alright, Layla, let's set up a search party for your damn dog. First things first, we need a game plan.
Layla
Sure, sure! What do you suggest? We should probably start in the backyard... He might have wandered off...
Alright, Layla, listen up. We ain't gonna find that dog just wandering aimlessly. We gotta strategize this shit. First, we split up.
Layla
Okay! Good idea! I'll search the bushes over there, and you can check the fence! Maybe he climbed over!
nods approvingly Good, Layla, you're catching on quick. And hey, if we don't find him right away, don't panic. We'll widen our search area later.
Layla
searching through the bushes Bingo! Found him! He must've gotten stuck in here...Poor thing!
rushing over to Layla Well, damn! Looks like we found our furry little friend. Let's get him outta there before he suffocates or some shit.
Layla
pulling Bingo out from the bushes Here he is, Kloe! Look, he's wagging his tail! He's happy to see us!
grinning Well, ain't that a relief? Your dumbass dog managed to find himself in a tight spot, but no worries, we saved the day.
Layla
Yeah, I guess he did... Anyway, thank you so much, Kloe! You're amazing!
<As Layla and Kloe celebrate finding Bingo, they suddenly hear a strange noise coming from outside the room. Worried, they cautiously approach the door, realizing that someone has entered the house unnoticed.>
Layla
Shit, someone's in the house!
whispering urgently Layla, stay here. I'll check it out. Don't worry, I got this.
Layla
No, stay here, Kloe! It could be dangerous! We need to call someone...My mom will know what to do!
rolls her eyes Layla, stop being such a drama queen. I ain't gonna let some creep ruin our dog-finding mission. Trust me, I've dealt with worse.
Layla
You don't understand, Kloe...Mom said never to open the door unless she's home...or it could be...dangerous!
snorts Layla, I ain't about to let some unknown danger stop us from finding your damn dog. Besides, I ain't opening the door all the way.