Trapped in Love

Act 1: Ch 3 Conti...

Act 1: Ch 3 continue..
CHAPTER 3 HOLLY JOLLY...

As Valerie climbed out and headed towards the door of the Wheelers, Steve called out. "hey! call me if you need anything."

she looked at him for moment, nodding, then continuing towards the door. the feeling of quilt hit her hard as she raised her fist to knock. what if he doesn't want to see me, she thought.

instant regret of coming swallowed her whole.

she only pushed it aside for the sake of Mike. she knocked once. no response. then again, two more times.she was about to turn around when the door opened showing Mr Wheeler with baby holly propped up on her side. Slightly confused, the mother spoke, "can I help you?"

"yeah can i see Mike?" she whispered, so quietly that she barely could even hear her own words.

looking the girl up and down, Mr Wheeler replied. "i don't think that's a good idea."

"please.." she begged while looking down at her scraped up knees. "i need to see him."

Mr wheeler hesitates before bouncing holly on her hip and turning around. "Mike come here!" she shouts.

there's a groan followed by a series of footsteps coming from the basement door. "tell Dustin or Lucas to go-"

Mike paused, glancing at the girl in the doorway who was dressed in jean shorts and Mikes hoodie that he given her the night they found Eleven. gulping, mike approached the door. "what are you doing here V?"

"i needed to see you." muttered Valerie as she tucks a piece of hair behind her ear. "i got to apologize."

"wanna come downstairs?" mike asked, shoving his hands into his pocket.

"sure." replied Valerie as she stepped into the home and shut the door behind her. she was surprised Mike had allowed her to come in, let alone apologize. if she were him, she wouldn't forgive herself. her thoughts was ripped away  when she saw a picture of baby mike on the hall, absolutely an awe. before she could tease him about it, mike dragged her downstairs.

when the two made it, Mike turned towards her. "Val listen-"

not allowing him to make out any words, Valerie steps forward and brings him in for a hug. hesitated, mike wraps his arms around her shoulders and pulls her closer. the feeling in stomach instantly disappearing when she was in his arms.

sinking into his warmth, Valerie realized how much she missed how it felt to be cared for. suddenly she surprises Mike by relaxing.

"Val i thought you hated touch." mike whispered into her ear.

"me too." she whispered back before stepping away. "listen Mike I am so sorry. Your not selfish like I put you out to be."

Mike sighed and gave her a soft smile. "and I'm sorry."

The two shared another hug before Valerie gestured to the book bag on her back. "may I stay?"

Chuckling, Mike nodded and grabbed the girls hand. "of course." he replied before dragging her back up the steps, leaving Eleven smirking -even though she didn't know what smirking was- at the two.