Holly's Days: Staving Short Stories, Featuring Holly.

72

Holly had always been a person who sought validation from others. She wanted to be needed and wanted by the people around her. She had always been the one to lend a hand, offer a listening ear, or go out of her way to help others. However, lately, Holly had been feeling useless. She had lost her job, her friends seemed distant, and her family was too busy to spend time with her. She wondered if she would ever be needed again. As she sat alone in her apartment, Holly thought about her life and the choices she had made. She realized that her need to feel needed was what drove her. It was the reason she had always been so eager to help others. Suddenly, Holly felt a surge of energy. She knew that giving up was not an option. She had to keep moving forward even if it meant facing her fears and insecurities. With a renewed sense of purpose, Holly got up and put on a smile that hid her exhaustion. She knew that she had to keep going even if it was just for herself. She may not feel needed right now, but she had to be strong for the future.

2fer

Holly sat on the roof of her house, staring up at the night sky. It was beautiful - the stars twinkled like diamonds, the moon cast a soft glow over the world, and the clouds drifted lazily by. She couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over her as she gazed up at the heavens. But suddenly, her mother's voice shattered her reverie. "Holly! Holly, where are you?" she called from the window below. With a sigh, Holly knew that she couldn't stay up on the roof forever. She climbed down the sloping tiles carefully and slipped into her bedroom window, hoping her mother wouldn't be angry with her for staying out so late. She was always worried about Holly's safety. As she lay down in bed, Holly couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. Why did all good things have to come to an end? But she knew that the beauty of the night sky would still be there tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that. And maybe, just maybe, she could sneak back up onto the roof and gaze up at the stars again, even if it was just for a few precious moments.

3fer
Holly still thinks about Debra all the time. She wonders if Debra does the same. They shared so much together, and now that they are apart, it feels like even longer. The phone calls they have are nice, but they leave Holly feeling empty. The thought of never seeing Debra again is frightening, but she has to keep these feelings to herself for now. At least they are talking, and that makes Holly happy. Holly hopes that one day she will be able to see Debra again, even if it's just for a second. She never thought it would be this hard on her, but she knows that it's probably better for Debra anyway. Holly misses the way Debra used to laugh and the way she would look at her when they were alone. Sometimes Holly wonders if she should tell Debra how she feels, but she's worried that it might push her away. She doesn't want to lose the connection they have, even if it's just over the phone. For now, Holly will continue to think about Debra and hope that she is doing well. She knows that their time together was special and that it will always hold a place in her heart.