6,000 Miles (Station 19)

Let Light Be Light

Adelina's POV:

It took an hour for the shock to wear off from seeing Sofia sitting in my sister's kitchen and my smile was plastered to my face all night. The four of us sat down to dinner; Carina had made delicious homemade pasta and picked up some cannolis from our favorite bakery. It made my heart so full to not only have Sofia there, but to see her get along so well with Carina and Maya. I was relieved that Carina spared her the typical older sister interrogation and just asked her normal things about school and Italy and her favorite movies instead.

By 9:30 I was exhausted and had a pounding headache but was trying my best to hide it; I didn't want the night to ever end. Unfortunately my sister and girlfriend know me too well. "Stai bene?" they asked in unison; I saw Carina smile softly and give an approving nod to Sofia.

"I'm fine," I answered, not wanting to worry them. "Just a little tired."

"Why don't you two go get ready for bed then?" Carina suggested. "Maya and I will finish cleaning everything up."

With that, Maya nodded. "I'll get the couch made up."

The three of us all turned to her confused but Carina spoke up. "No need bella."

"But," Maya started before Carina turned back to me and Sofia, cutting her off.

"Riposatevi ragazze," My sister said sweetly, giving us both a kiss on the cheek.

I immediately closed the door when we got to my room and slumped down onto the bed. Sofia looked over at me questioningly, waiting for me to explain what was wrong. I told her I felt guilty again for causing tension between Maya and Carina. Before she could assure me that everything was fine, we heard hushed arguing from down the hall.

Carina POV:

I let out a sigh when I heard Adelina's door shut, both relieved that she wouldn't have to hear my discussion with Maya and worried that it was only going to make this conversation more difficult. Maya looked shocked and annoyed when I sent the girls to bed so I knew it wasn't going to be let go easily.

"You're really going to let them sleep in the same bed?" Maya asked incredulously.

I nodded slowly, confused by Maya's confusion. "Yeah, bambina, they're just going to sleep."

"Yeah okay," she rolled her eyes a little as she turned to clean up the table.

"And even if they don't," I added trying to lighten the mood "it's not like Sofia can get Addie pregnant."

I was hoping Maya would laugh with me but she clearly wasn't in the mood. "I can't believe you're okay with that," she said flatly.

"I can't believe you, Maya Bishop, aren't!" I said with a little more emphasis than was wise.

I stopped instantly as I heard it leave my mouth and saw my beautiful girlfriend whip around.

"What is that supposed to mean?!"

"Bella," I said calmly, trying to take things back a bit. "I didn't mean it like anything. You're just typically so sex positive it's surprising to me that you're so against it for Adelina."

"Because she's just a kid!" Maya said, clearly exhausted that I wasn't getting it. She turned back around and just stared at the dishes in the sink.

There was a quiet between us that felt calmer than I would have expected. Whatever happened, Maya's energy dropped in an instant. I walked over toward her and when I caught a glimpse of her face it didn't look angry anymore, it looked sad. My own mood softened as I stood behind her and wrapped my arms around her waist.

"Si, bambina. I know she's just a kid. That's why I'm not worried," I said quietly as I rested my chin on her shoulder.

Maya melted back into my and held my arms in place securely around her. "That's why I am worried..." She said cautiously. "I just... I want her to stay a kid. I don't want her being pressured or doing things before she's ready."

"Neither do I." I placed a soft kiss on Maya's temple and she turned to hug me. "But I also trust her. Adelina won't do anything she's not ready for. And Sofia doesn't seem like the type to pressure her."

"You're right, I'm sorry." She paused a moment. "I just... felt.. I don't know." Maya trailed off.

"Protective?" I guessed.

Maya let out a small laugh. "Yeah I guess I do feel protective of her."

I smiled to myself. Like a mama, I thought to myself. I kissed Maya's forehead and pulled her back into me as I heard Adelina's door open.

Adelina's POV:

Sofia came back with water for us both and smiled softly at me. "They're fine baby," she said sweetly, trying to reassure me. She could see I wasn't fully convinced so she continued to explain. "They're literally kissing in the kitchen right now. If there's any tension between them I don't think it has anything to do with you," she laughed.

With that I couldn't help but chuckle. "Okay good." I sat up in bed a little and opened my arms for Sofia. She curled into me putting her head down on my chest. I breathed out a sigh of relief, having forgotten how good it felt to have her in my arms.

"Needed your weighted blanket?" Sofia asked, glancing up at me.

I nodded, smiling at how well she knew me. I traced my fingers up and down her arm, just breathing her in. For just a moment I forgot about everything else. For the first time in two months I wasn't thinking about Andrea, or Papa, or Italy, or school. It wasn't long before I melted into her softness and fell asleep. It was the best I had slept since I got to Seattle.

***Author's Note:

If you're still reading after all this time: THANK YOU!!! I'm sorry it's been so long since I've updated but I swear I've always intended on coming back to my stories. I'll try to update more often so if there's anything you want to see let me know your ideas!