THE NEXT DAY...
I wake up with exhaustion surrounding me, heart still beating... still worrying for Nikolai, I know It was a shame for me to follow such dangerous noises but... It was worth it to know Nikolai's habitat now. but, It wasn't what I've expected from his "Family Problems"... I then head downstairs, I see my father & my mother sitting down in the living room without talking but just waiting for someone, or me... My anxious self thought I was in trouble so I walked pass them hoping they'll not notice me, but my father spoke...
'Aria dear, come here please.'
My heart dropped when I heard him say my name, I then nervously walk to the living room.
Aria: "Y-Yes dad and mum?"
Mother: "sunshine, a boy went to our house last night... &, It seemed like he knows you."
Aria: "What? what boy?"
Mother: "His name is Nikolai, I've asked him. Do you know him by any chance?"
Aria: "Y-Y-Yes mum! I do... his a friend of mine I met yesterday evening."
Mother: "well, I've got some explaining to do. he went to our house covered with scars & painful-looking bruises on his hands, legs... & the corner of his face. I asked him if he were okay, he replied with, ma'am. I need help, my household is killing me. may I talk to your daughter?"
Aria: "What'd you say?"
Mother: "I said who he was, he said a friend. just making sure both of you aren't dating."
Aria: "e-erm... o-okay, where is he now?"
Mother: "in the porch."
Aria: "What the hell? what the fuck is he doing there in the cold morning?"
I say while rushing to the porch door, my mum tries to stop me but I insist aggressively. luckily, my dad goes upstairs not knowing what to do. I then see him sitting on the porch, I run up to him & hug him from behind.
"Nikolai!!! I miss you Nik!! what are you doing in the cold weather? come inside silly goose!"
Nikolai: 'o-o-oh! Hey, aria... s-sorry to disturb your sleep..'
Aria: "It's no problem, besides! my parents were respectful to you weren't they?"
Nikolai: 'mm.. y-yeah, your right.'
I see him fiddling with his fingers.
Aria: "Nik, why are you playing with your fingers?
He shivers, staying silent... I feel bad & grab his hands gently.
"It's alright to be anxious nik, but... you can still do this, I believe in you! I just know that your family problems will disappear one day if only you stay by my side, stay strong. & staying by my side!"
I see him smile a bit, I feel delighted knowing his not giving up... I then lead him inside my house, He was freezing so I decided to give him my grey sweater, It's very warm when wearing them so it'll work for him.
"Come on, let's head Inside. I'll give you hot chocolate."
I talk as I twist the doorknob, he replies with a soft tone.
"mmm.. alright, thanks."
Aria: "It's no big deal, hey. once your done drinking, you could stay here for now?"
Nikolai: "o-oh, that's... okay! thank you aria..."
Aria: "Don't even feel guilty!, feel comfortable whenever you want to."
Nikolai: "I appreciate It ari."
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RomanceAn overthinking boy diagnosed with anxiety, & a loyal girl falls In love without the two of them knowing they're flaws... The love story between the two individuals is Interesting Is all I can say.