𝕾𝖓𝖊𝖆𝖐 𝖕𝖊𝖊𝖐 & 𝖙𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖊𝖗𝖘

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(Star POV)

I sat in the corner, holding myself as I silently cried. My tears were cold against my skin as they ran down my face. ‘No more.’ I said, softly, my head buried in my palms.

‘Please...get me out of here' I said softly as my parents argued. It was like I wasn't even there, as if I weren't really here. I felt so empty that I didn't think I could breathe.

My heart was beating so fast I thought it would explode from my chest.  My breaths came shallowly as my eyes welled up with more tears. I sobbed and shook my head as Chyna came in.

We didn't get along well but she was there when I needed her. She gave me strength when I lost hope.

We made jokes and we laughed together and when I was sad, she made me smile again and when I was happy, she reminded me why I tried so hard to keep going.

I'd never forgive myself if something happened to her. She loved me too much. And she hated seeing me in pain. she looked at our parents as they continued to argue. They were fighting about the most ridiculous things.

I just stared into space thinking how different everything was now. Things used to be so simple back then.

Back when Chyna was just a girl I would play video games with her and then we would sit on the roof of our apartment building eating ice cream and talking.

But now Chyna was married and she had kids, dad was sick, mama was rude all the time and Jewlery was two-faced. I felt alone, like I had no family anymore. No friends. I felt lonely sometimes, which made it worse.

Being alone made me feel helpless, it made me want to curl up into a ball and die. I wanted to run away and find somewhere new where nobody knew me or cared who I was. Chyna patted my shoulder, making me look at her.

She offered me the box of tissues that always seemed to be by my side. I gratefully took one and wiped the tears from my face before blowing my nose loudly. I still couldn't take in my surroundings, everything just looked blurry and out of focus.

There was only one thing I focused on, someone else, but I couldn't see them or their face and I wasn't sure if that was good or bad. Chyna took another tissue and handed it to me.

I put my arm around her waist as I leaned my head on her shoulder. She put her other hand gently on top of mine as I clutched onto it, taking comfort from being held. “Are you okay?” She asked after what felt like forever.

“Yeah… just a little overwhelmed by all this” I whispered hoarsely. “Yeah, I can understand that….” she replied softly. I closed my eyes tightly. I didn't want to go through this. she smiled softly at me.

"If it makes you feel better, you can live with me for a while ". I nodded and sniffled, trying to stay strong for her. She was doing the best she could for me right now. She was probably the strongest person I've ever met.

"Thank you".  I said to her with a small smile. "What do you say we go upstairs and watch some TV?" She suggested after a short pause. "Sure, let's try it!" I grinned at her, feeling slightly more stable than I did.

She smiled warmly at me, squeezing my hand lightly before leading me out of the room. we went downstairs to her bedroom, where I saw two identical twin beds in the corner of the room.

The sheets had yellow and orange flowers embroidered on them, matching the curtains that covered the window. A pink fluffy blanket lay over the edge of the bed.

I looked up at Chyna as she got out of her shoes before going and climbing under the covers next to me. we snuggled into each other and watched TV in silence until we both fell asleep.