TNN ONESHOTS

Hugs- CV & AMR

Mia sat on the couch in the office, her shoulders slumped, and her heart heavy. It had been one of those days where everything seemed to go wrong. Meetings had dragged on endlessly, her to-do list had only grown longer, and the pressure felt like a weight on her chest.

As she stared blankly at the wall, she fought back tears that threatened to spill over. The office was quiet, but the silence only amplified her feelings of frustration and sadness. She wrapped her arms around her knees, trying to find some comfort in the small space she occupied.

Her heart was heavy with emotions she couldn't quite articulate. The shadows of the room felt like they were closing in on her, and she struggled to find a way to express the pain that had been building inside. Just then, Charlotte walked in, her presence lighting up the dim space.

“Mia, what’s wrong?” Charlotte asked, concern etched on her face. Mia looked up, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. She opened her mouth to speak, but the words caught in her throat. Instead, she felt a wave of vulnerability wash over her, and before she knew it, she was sobbing.

Charlotte didn’t hesitate. She rushed over, wrapping her arms around Mia and pulling her close. The warmth of her embrace enveloped Mia, and she felt a sense of safety she had never experienced before. As she buried her face in Charlotte’s shoulder, the tears flowed freely, each sob releasing the pent-up emotions she had held inside for so long.

“I’m so sorry,” Mia sobbed, her voice muffled against Charlotte’s shoulder. “I just can’t handle it anymore.”Charlotte held her tighter, providing a safe space for Mia to let it all out. “It’s okay, you don’t have to apologize,” she whispered, gently stroking Mia’s back. “I’m here for you, and you can cry as much as you need to. You’re not alone.”

she could hear the steady rhythm of her heartbeat—thump, thump, thump—like calming drum in the silence. Mia took a deep breath, her voice barely above a whisper. “Charlotte, no one has ever hugged me like this before, not even as a child.” The admission surprised her, but it felt so right to say it. The truth hung in the air, heavy yet freeing.

Charlotte pulled back slightly to look into Mia's eyes. “I’m here for you, always. You deserve to feel this way,” she replied, her voice soothing. Mia nodded, feeling the tension in her chest begin to ease. The sound of Charlotte's heartbeat resonated in her ears, calming her racing thoughts, reminding her that she was not alone in this moment. With each heartbeat, she felt a little more at peace, knowing that she had someone who truly cared.

The longer charlotte held mia, the more she could sense that Mia was on the brink of another breakdown. The day had been long, filled with stress and unspoken worries that seemed to weigh heavily on her friend’s shoulders. 

Mia leaned further into Charlotte, feeling the warmth radiate from her friend. It was as if Charlotte's embrace was a safe harbour amidst the storm of emotions swirling inside her. “Just relax,” Charlotte whispered softly, her voice a gentle balm. “I’ve got you.”

Mia closed her eyes, allowing herself to melt into the comfort of Charlotte’s hold. She felt the rhythm of Charlotte's breathing, steady and reassuring, and it began to lull her into a state of calm. The world outside faded away, and all that mattered was this moment—this connection.

Charlotte held Mia tighter, not letting her go, sensing that her friend needed this reassurance. “You don’t have to worry about anything right now,” she murmured, feeling Mia's body slowly relax against her. With each passing second, Mia felt the tension seep away, replaced by a profound sense of safety and love. In that embrace, surrounded by warmth and understanding, Mia knew she could face anything as long as Charlotte was by her side.