Luna Raine

LII. I Smell Human

Raine's POV:

Finally, after three days, I saw Sonny.

"You look happy," he said.

My body shakes eagerly, "My friends are coming today!" I couldn't hold in the eagerness and jump around the living room. "They're coming! They're coming to pick me up!"

Sonny sat down, "It's nice to know you had a nice time here."

I grinned widely before I twirled towards the seat beside him. "I had an amazing time here." Even though I met him only a handful of times the past three days, I grew to like Sonny.

He brought me two new pairs of clothes. Granted. He did say I stink, and everyone desperately needs me to wear washed clothes.

Well, he didn't say that. He left a note on top of a bag outside my bedroom.

I also found out he's been telling everyone to share their food with me.

Everyone here may not talk much, but they're not too bad to be around.

Sonny chuckles, "I heard you did some chores around here. You know you didn't have to do it."

I shrugged, "I don't feel comfortable staying here for free."

"Oh. Just in case I miss your departure." Sonny reached for the inside of his jacket and pulled out a card. "Here."

I took the card from him and opened it. Inside the smiley face card, there was a bunch of random writing and signatures. My eyes narrowed, and I turned the card in circles until it made sense.

"It's everyone's names. Well, not everyone, but don't bother trying to read it. Some of them can't write."

I press the card against my chest, "How sweet." Even though we barely talked to each other, it's a nice gesture. "What's this big paint like mark?"

"Like I say, some of them can't write. They don't have hands."

"Oh. So-"

"They splashed on paint with their feet or something."

"Oh."

"Still sweet?"

I shrugged, "Nice gesture." I look at the card again. "Where is your name?"

"In the upper left-hand corner."

My eyes narrow, and I lean in closer until I see a small cursive. "That's very small."

"Yeah. I got the card last since I'm in charge of giving it to you."

I press the card into my chest again. "Thank you, Sonny."

Sonny chuckles, "You're pretty talkative compared to when we first met."

A young man entered the living room and marched towards Sonny. He leans down and whispers into his ear.

"She's here?"

The young man nods.

"Out front?"

He nods again.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing. Mind being in your room for an hour or so? I need to go take care of someone."

"Well, sure." I rub my arm, "It's just my friends are coming here soon. So-"

"Oh shit," he mumbled underneath his breath. "Just go to your room, and I'll figure it out." Sonny doesn't sound like he's in the mood to discuss alternative options.

"Alright." I stood up and made my way towards the room. The young man followed me, and the moment I stepped inside, he closed the door.

When the footsteps disappear, I walk backward until I reach the window. Cautiously, I lift it - not too much but enough where I could see what's outside.