Ever since 19 year old Vera's dad died her mother changed. She's become violent towards Vera and is never home.
Even after everything she's going through she still has a good heart and sees the good in people and the world.
Vera needs someone's he...
Remember, never let anyone tell you that your feelings, thoughts, and emotions are not valid. Cause they are!
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We made it to the car quickly. I set her clothes and the basket in the back and helped her into the passenger seat.
Once she's in, I make my way to my side and enter, then turn the car on so we can leave.
Turning to her, I saw her open her mouth but close it and sigh. I arched my brow at her, indicating for her to go on.
"Can-can I sleep in yours? My mom hasn't been home in days and I'm scared and lonely at my house?" She asks with her lip trembling and her eyes watering.
Softly grabbing her jaw, "Of course baby, you are always welcome there."
——————————————— 28 minutes later, we arrive though she's already asleep. I exited the car and texted Sayer to get the basket and her dress. I gently picked Vera up and carried her inside the house to my room.
Opening the door, I headed to the bed and gently set her on it before I got her under the covers without waking her up.
I go into my closet to change out of my jeans; I grab new boxers and set my dirty clothes into the basket.
Walking back out, I approached the bed, not sure if I should take the couch or not. I sigh and decide on the couch.
Grabbing extra blankets, I set it up, but stop once I hear Vera whining and squirming in the bed.
Leaving the couch, I enter the bed and grab her by the waist and she quickly clings to me, laying her head on my chest.
I stroke her hair to help her calm down and begin feeling my eyes closing.
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I slowly open my eyes and take in my surroundings as I wake up. When I realize I'm in his room, my face flushes, realizing I'm lying on top of him.
I moved to get up because I needed to use the restroom. Only to have his hold on me tighten. I sigh and gently wipe away the hair from his face, admiring how calm and content he appears.
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—————————————— He opens his eyes around 10 minutes later to discover me staring at him. Grunting allows me to get up and go to the restroom as he stretches out on the bed.
As a result, he reaches for me, but he's too late because I'm already in the bathroom. I finished what I needed to do and cleaned my hands.
"Do you have any unused toothbrushes?" I question as I enter.
He nods as he rises, revealing his abs, muscular arms, and legs in full view. Once I realize I've been eyeing him up. My cheeks and neck are crimson, and he chuckles.
Once in the bathroom, he hands me a new toothbrush and brushes his teeth as well. We both finish, and I realize I don't have any extra clothes to wear.
I turned around and spotted him in his closet. I check my phone and see a text from Nadia, which makes me happy because I haven't seen her in a long time.
*** Nadi: Hey! Sorry, I've been so busy. Do you wanna get together today? I miss you and need an update on the cute boy.
Me: Yes! Wanna meet at the cafe?
Nadi: Yes, how does 11am sound?
I look at the time and read it's 10 am right now, which would give me enough time to get home and change. I agree. ***
"Could you please drop me off at my house? In an hour, I'm meeting Nadia in the cafe?" I ask, and he agrees, although he seems a little disappointed that I'm about to leave.
Once we arrive I tell him, "I promise we'll see each other later," before I exited the car. He kissed me on the lips goodbye.
Noticing my mom is still missing. I sigh and go into my closet to choose my clothing. Today I'm going with a purple theme.
I put together an outfit consisting of a skirt, tank top, cropped sweater, and sandals.
My hair is styled in space buns, smiling as I'm pleased with how I look. I glanced at the clock and realized that if I left right now, I'd make it to the cafe just on time.
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——————————————— I arrive 15 minutes later and walk into the cafe just as the doorbell rings. Nadia is seated at a window-side table. With a smile on my face, I made my way over.
"Hello!" she exclaimed, a bright smile on her face. "How have you been?"
We had chatted a little, so I replied. We have a long conversation, drink coffee, and eat some snacks.
I am worried when she asks for an update on Holden, since I know we've moved faster than most people would.
"We've been talking and hanging out with each other a lot lately." I paused, then proceeded. " He surprised me with a date to a hidden waterfall in the woods the other day. We had a picnic and spent some time talking. He kissed me after going for a swim and asking me to be his girlfriend." During the last section, I spoke quietly and played with my hands.
"I'm thrilled for you, Vera! You're lucky, girl, since few males these days want to put in the effort to get to know a girl or take her out on dates. For the part of you guys going at a different speed than others, know that as long as you feel safe, comfortable and do like him. It doesn't matter how fast you proceed as long as you go at your own pace." She finished while smiling brightly at me.
Because it was 2 p.m., we talked for a little longer before saying our goodbyes. As I walk out of the cafe, I'm unsure what to do next, so I text Holden.
