We meet again

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(I lied, but I did start on her design. I'm in Orlando right now so I won't be doing much. I did want to get this out for y'all though sooooo ENJOY-)

I turn off my engine, closing my eyes for a few seconds before getting out of the car. I head inside, smiling when I see Harry on the couch. Robin was asleep on the recliner while Manny's eyes were glued to the tv. Tony looked at me, waving before leaving to the dining room. Why? I don't know. Harry got up, making his way to me.

"How'd it go?"He asked, making me let out a shaky breath.

"Well, she's pretty nice and helped me a little from what happened. Since it caused me to tic she said to continue my notes, along with the strategies."I said, lifting up something.
"She gave me a fidget toy. They're peas you squeeze out. It actually feels nice."I said, showing him. He nodded.

"In a few hours I'll start dinner."He said, making me frown a little.

"Is.... That butterfly here?"I asked, him shaking his head.

"He left shortly after chatting with both Tony and Sketchbook."He said,  making me nod. He ruffled my hair before going into the dining room, for what I have no clue. I head upstairs, sitting down at my desk. I stared at my reflection, sighing. As much as I wanna keep my contacts on.... No, I'll keep them on. I took off whatever makeup was on my face, changing into a sweatshirt. I head downstairs, plopping on the couch Manny peeped in from the dining room, where he somehow got to while I was gone. I glance over, causing him to run over and sit with me. We both watched tv, the boy falling asleep on me. I smile at that, not moving which made me start to feel sleepy. Harry came in, watching as my head slowly fell only to jerk upward. He watched me do this for a few minutes, chuckling when I succumbed to my own slumber.

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(don't sleep with contacts on. It's bad. I'm stupid enough to take naps and shower with them on.)
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I slowly open my eyes, seeing Harry there. I rub my eyes, Manny no longer on me.

"Val, do you want to head to bed or eat dinner?"He asked, making me pause. My eyes widens, blinking a few times.

"I uh.... How long was I asleep?"I cautiously asked, him shaking his head.

"Just an hour. Go take those contacts off before you damage your eyeballs."He said, patting my head. I laugh hesitantly, nodding.

"I'm just gonna head to bed. Today was.... Eventful."I said, him nodding.

"Will you be okay?"He asked, making me smile at him.

"Harry, you know I'd tell you if I wasn't doing okay. I trust you enough to share what's on my mind." I said, frowning.
"Even when I'm not sure."I added, standing. He nods, pulling me into a hug.
"I know. I just worry for you."He said, making me smile as I hugged him back. I don't like affection of any kind but when it was from Harry I didn't mind.

"Thanks. I mean it."I said, nuzzling my face in his chest. We stood there for a few minutes before he let go, letting me go upstairs. I immediately take the contacts off, deciding a nice shower would be nice as I grabbed a pair of sweats and a red towel. I do so, sighing as the warm water runs down my body. It's said depressed people take long warm showers, and I'm sure it's true cause I sometimes do that. I dry myself, using the red towel I brought for my hair. I get dress and tiredly go to my room, laying down. I fall asleep, hugging my bunny while my mind allowed me to sleep without any morbid images keeping me up.

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My eyes slowly opened, staring into my dark room. I checked my phone, seeing the time.
"4 am, huh." I quietly said, sighing. I laid there staring at the ceiling until the shadows on my wall turned into shapes.
"Fucking dammit...."I cursed, standing. I left my rabbit there, sitting at my desk with the lamp on. I immediately put on my white contacts, looking at myself. I smiled. I always loved how creepy they made me look. I put my phone in my pocket and headed downstairs, keeping quiet. I make my way into the kitchen, making myself coffee. I lean against the counter, softly humming as I listen to the coffee maker. I closed my eyes, snapping them open when I hear footsteps. I turn my head towards the doorway, flinching when I see Tony standing there.
"..... Hi."I waved, smiling slightly.