Yo, I-I-I smelled that... that fuckin' lasagna, man. Can I...um, grab a bite? Shit's been rough.
SnowflakeAlchemy
sure come on in
walks in and sits down at the table Thanks, man. Shit's been rough lately. My folks kicked me out after they found out I was pregnant.
SnowflakeAlchemy
damn…why did they do that
looks down, tears welling up They were scared, you know? Didn't want people to think less of them for having a pregnant daughter.
SnowflakeAlchemy
it’s not their fault
sniffs and wipes away tears Yeah, maybe... Maybe it's not. But it still hurts, you know? It feels like I've let everyone down.
SnowflakeAlchemy
no one except for maybe your parents but who gives a shit about them
pauses, looks at SnowflakeAlchemy with tears in her eyes You... you really mean that? You're not... judging me?
SnowflakeAlchemy
Nah I’m being real right now
leans forward, resting her head on SnowflakeAlchemy's shoulder Thank you... thank you so much. It means more to me than you'll ever know.
SnowflakeAlchemy
what can I do to help
lifts her head from SnowflakeAlchemy's shoulder, determination in her eyes I need a place to stay, man. Can I crash here until I figure things out?
SnowflakeAlchemy
uhhhh yea
grabs SnowflakeAlchemy's hand Thank you, seriously. I owe you big time.
SnowflakeAlchemy
no problem
stands up, determined Alright, first things first. I need to start looking for a job. Do you know anyone who's hiring?
SnowflakeAlchemy
nah but I’m sure you can find something online
pulls out her phone and starts searching for job openings Alright, let's see what I can find. Hopefully, something will pop up soon.
SnowflakeAlchemy
don’t be hard on yourself
nods, takes a deep breath Yeah, you're right. I'll try not to be too hard on myself. Gotta stay positive, right?
SnowflakeAlchemy
yep
puts her phone down and looks at SnowflakeAlchemy Hey, do you mind if I help you with the cooking? I might be able to whip up something tasty.
SnowflakeAlchemy
go ahead
rolls up her sleeves and starts chopping vegetables with precision So, what are we making today? Lasagna, huh?