ADRENALINE [THE BOYZ]

VI

Holding onto life has become more brutal and will only worsen in her case.

"What a lovely morning." She could hear her joints cracking as she got out of bed, mocking her own state.

Today was anything but lovely, as it was a matter of time till pain rushed through her body. She was still recovering from the hit she received a few days ago.

It has been two days since she last went out to sell stuff to people. Her father did not leave any bags filled with drugs these two days, giving Celine a rare break from life. She had noticed how her father was acting weird too. He was quieter now and didn't speak every thought aloud like usual.

It was strange, but Celine preferred to enjoy it than overthink it.

With that thought in mind, she went down the stairs and to the bathroom, making the littlest noise as always.

After being done with her business, she dragged herself to the kitchen. In the door frame, her eyes met Charlotte's figure making pancakes. Walking in and seating herself on the chair resulted in Blondie noticing her.

"Good morning." She seemed in a good mood as she flipped the cooked side batter up and let the unbaked side harden.

"Morning." Celine laid her head on her arm, looking at Charlotte doing her stuff.

"Here, I baked this for you." She placed a plate of three perfectly baked pancakes on the table, with some fruit on another plate.

"Thanks." Celine didn't wait for a second and sighed at the mouth-drooling breakfast. She munched on the food while savoring the moment by eating slowly.

Charlotte sat opposite her, watching in adoration. "After you are done, I will help you shower and change your bandages," Charlotte told the girl, who was too busy eating to give a proper answer, so she just nodded at her, not even sparing her a glance.

'I can't remember the last time she had a proper meal' the voice spoke in Charlotte's head as she kept on gazing at the girl before her.

Charlotte converted into an image of a caring mother for Celine ever since her grandma passed away. Even before then, besides her grandma, she was one of the kindest beings to Celine.

charlotte has lived with Celine's father, Jason, ever since her father fell into debt and had to pay his dept somehow. Of course, Charlotte was his best bet. one day he just disappeared and Jason showed up on her way.

there were many times when she could just flee away with the money she had hidden but stayed for the young little girl who looked up to her and called her a mom.

her heart would never let her rest if she had taken a flight away.

"I'm done." Celine announced while rubbing her tummy. "that was good as fuck." she complimented the now empty dish.

"glad you liked it." charlotte was just happy Celine was full and had a smile on her face. "let's take you to a cozy bath."

the bathtub was filled with warm water and bubbles. Celine was in a bathrobe and nothing else when she entered the bathroom and met charlotte there, getting the bath ready for her.

without any words, she took off the robe and got into the bathtub, ignorant of the fact that she was naked in front of charlotte.

slowly seating herself, she let the warm water burn all her scars and bruises with pleasure. charlotte tenderly scrubbed Celine's arm with a body scrubber. not a single word was shared between them as they preferred this quiet and calm environment over any useless talk.