Glassheart: Auradon Taken Over

Part 92 - It's Ok To Let Things Go Sometimes

Chloe pov:

Red cried herself to sleep in my arms before Ruby came in. She noticed me holding Red and looked at me confused but knew I would tell her later. She went to read a book as I continued to hold Red. My mind kept wandering because I had seen Red cry before.... I just never seen her cry like this. She felt so bad and guilty about breaking my boot. She completely crashed. Poor girl thought I'd be so angry at her that I would immediately break up with her or something. A life will always be more important to me than an item, even if that item is irreplaceable. I want to make sure she understands me when I say that I mean it. I did tell her, but she wasn't in the right headspace to fully understand. I think she was expecting the same treatment her mon would've given her in that scenario. I'm sure she got harsh punishments for the smallest mistakes.... no one deserves that. Mistakes only make you grow and learn. It's so essential, especially at a young age. Sometimes, I feel like I need to be a second parent to Red because her mom wasn't able to teach her important things. As much as it's not my favorite thing to do because it's always something that should've already been taught.... I like how she accepts my help and when I take over. She listens to me and tries to see my logic and reasoning despite how she was raised. She started to realize the queen didn't quite raise her like most parents do. She wants different, she wants new. I think the thing she wants most of all is a motherly mother who gives unconditional love and care. Poor girl wants love she knows she can't get from the woman she wants if from. Looking down at her sleeping face, I notice how relaxed her body and face are around me. I wonder if I'm as much of a safe place for her as I think I am..... I might want to ask that when she wakes up. I then carefully intertwine my hand in hers as I can feel her fingers just fall into place. She's always been very gentle with how she touches me. She never puts too much pressure and always has a delicate hold on me. Her hands are very soft, I'm sure she uses some special cream to make them soft. I then let out an audible sigh as I realized I was holding a deep breath. As I'm holding the girl, I soon realized how much stressed she had been out through since she came to Auradon. That girl barely had a day to destress. I think tomorrow that is just what I'll do. I'll do what it takes for her own good, she is is desperate need of a full day of relaxation. I smile at the idea before hearing a small noise coming from her lips.

Chloe: How was your little nap.

She yawns as she flutters her eyes open.

Red: What? Where am I? What happened?

She tried to get up, but I held her down a little longer.

Chloe: You happened to have crashed, and you fell asleep from crying.

Red: Why was I crying?

She then gasped and shot up, sitting on the couch.

Red: your boot.

She looked around in a panic before I firmly put my hands on her shoulder and made her face me.

Chloe: Red, I need you to listen to me, ok? This is very important.

Her gaze softened but still had a hint of worry.

Chloe: I know you feel guilty and bad for what you did. But I need you to understand that it was an accident and that I am not mad at you.

Red: You should be.

Chloe: I'm not.... I will always worry more about you than any inanimate object. When I saw the broken boot and you right next to it. I was thinking about you first. I wanted you a away from the broken glass before I could even think about the boot. You were clearly distressed, and I wanted to comfort you.... and I did.

Red: But everything I made a mistake I was always punished for it.

Chloe: Well, we don't do that here.... here, mistakes are essential to growth. Mistakes help you learn. They should never be punished. This one won't be either....