A Shoulder To Cry On.

Chapter Eight

Everly decided to go back and volunteer at the doctor's office with Axl. Everly longed to find someone else like her and Axl. She knew she could help them the most and add them to their little group of fuck ups who are thriving. (Ouch) 

Axl took a little girl about thirteen into a room to talk to her. The girl had long natural black hair and sapphire blue eyes. "So, I'm Axl and you are?" Axl asked. It took the girl a moment to answer. "Nora," she said. "That's a nice name," Axl said. "Thanks," Nora said quietly. "So, how are you feeling, Nora?" Axl asked. "Well... what do you mean?" Nora asked. "I'll ask you a different question what is your life like?" Axl asked. "My parents and uncle aren't to nice me. My uncle and dad get drunk all the time and beat me and my mom is a heroin-addicted prostitute," Nora said. "Um, how... how old are you, Nora?" Axl asked. "Thirteen," Nora said. "Okay, wait here I'll be right back," Axl said setting his clipboard down and walking out of the room. 

He quickly found Everly and walked over to her. "Everly, can I talk to you?" Axl asked. "Of course, baby, what is it?" Everly asked. "It's this girl that I'm interviewing. She's thirteen and her dad and uncle drunkenly beat her and her mom is addicted to heroin and is a prostitute," Axl said. "How does she act?" Everly asked. "She seems very shy and like she doesn't want to talk," Axl said.  "Poor girl, did you tell her about you?" Everly asked. "No," Axl said. "I don't have anything to do so I can come and help you talk to her, what's her name?" Everly asked. "Nora," Axl said. "That's a pretty name. Let's go see her then," Everly said. 

They walked back into the room. Nora was sitting on a chair in the corner of the room. "Hey, Nora, can we talk to you?" Everly asked. Nora nodded. "Okay," Nora said quietly. "I heard about your parents," Everly said softly. "Are you going to call CPS?" Nora asked worryingly. "We'll do what we have too," Axl said. Nora started crying. "Don't," she whined. "Okay, listen. When I and Axl were kids we were also abused by our parents and we know what you're feeling. Here's our number and address. If you ever need anyone to go or talk we're always here to talk," Everly said. Nora smiled and nodded. "Thank you," she said. "Of course, no problem," Axl said. 

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"I'm worried about Nora, Axl," Everly said that night as they laid in bed. "I know. Me too," Axl said. He kissed Everly's lips. They heard someone knock on the door. Axl and Everly crawled out of bed and walked to the door and opened it. Nora stood there with only a shirt that came to her waist and panties. "Oh, Nora come in. Are you okay?" Everly asked leading Nora inside. Nora was crying. "No," Nora said wiping her eyes. "I'll go get you something to wear," Axl said walking back into his room. 

Axl gave Nora one of Everly's nightgowns that came down to Everly's knees. "It might be a little big but it'll work," Axl said. Nora nodded. "There's a guest room on the right you can use if you want," Axl said. Nora nodded again. "Thank you," she said before walking to the guest room. 

Axl and Everly sat on the side of Nora's bed. "C-can the dog stay in here tonight?" Nora asked. "Of course, I'll go get him," Everly said. She got up and walked out of the room. "I like dogs," Nora said sitting up. Axl smiled. "What's your dog's name?" Nora asked. "Blue," Axl said. "I like tha name," Nora said. Axl nodded. "You seen him. I guess it's hard to tell where I got his name from!" Axl said. Nora laughed. Everly came back with the blue French Bulldog in her arms. She set him on Nora's lap. "Hey, Blue," Nora said as Blue licked her face. "Alright, goodnight Nora, goodnight Blue," Axl said. "Goodnight guys," Everly said. "Goodnight," Nora said.