One-Shot Book? IDFK I JUST WANNA

Being There For Her (*Jaunts Pt 5*)

TheHauntedAuthor

(No POV)

Lexie's mom had called Lexie over so Jordie was waiting in Lexie's room. It was silent and Jordie was just laying there, thinking. A slight sniffle drew Jordie's attention towards the door, spotting Lexie in a crying mess. Her eyes were all red and puffy, face soaked with tears with dry ones staining her cheeks.

"L-Lexie?! Wh-What's wrong?!"

Jordie instantly stood from her spot and rushed over to Lexie, eyeing her down with worry and concern.

"H-He.... Won't ma-m-make it.."

"He who..?"

"M-My..."

There was a slight pause as Lexie bursted into a slight coughing fit, her breaths all raspy when she stopped.

"M-My uncle-le.."

She wiped her eyes and cheeks, sniffling.

"O-Oh God... I-I'm so sorry..."

Jordie paused, looking away for a moment.

"I-I wish there was something I could do.."

"I-It's fine..."

"I-It's not!"

Jordie paused again, calming herself down with a deep breath. With that, she embraced Lexie in a tight hug, holding her close and protectively. Shocked, Lexie shakily and hesitantly hugged back, hiding her face in the crook of Jordie's neck. Slowly, Jordie headed to the bed and sat on the edge of it with Lexie, still holding her close.

"..... It's gonna be alright....."

Lexie stayed silent, biting her bottom lip to try not to cry.

"..... Lexie..?"

"H-Hm..."

"Cry.... Let it out... It's okay... I don't want you to hold it in till I leave. You need support and that's what I'm here for. To be here for you. So cry... My shoulder can take a few tears, how many that may be."

Lexie hugged the other tighter and hid her face more, starting to cry. The crying led to sobbing. All Jordie did was comfort Lexie through it all, rubbing her back soothingly and keeping her close.

"Here... Hold on.."

Jordie lifted Lexie's face and took off her(Lexie's) glasses. Lexie instantly hid her face again, sniffling into Jordie's now tear soaked shirt. Jordie just sighed comfortingly, shutting her eyes and resting her head on Lexie's.

"I got'cha Lexie. I got ya..."

Nodding, Lexie yawned a bit, pulling away slowly and rubbing her soaked face and eyes.

"So-S-Sorry-y Jo-"

"Don't say sorry, Lexie, don't. There's no need to..."

Lexie just yawned again, sniffling.

"O-Okay-y..."

"You should rest, okay? You need to sleep... Relax a bit more.."

Jordie stood from the bed, wanting Lexie to lay down.

".... N-No...."

"Lexie, come'on... You nee-"

"N-Not-t al-alone..."

"........ O-Okay..."

Lexie laid down and scooted over, giving Jordie some room. The other laid down next to Lexie and pulled the blanket over the two of them.

"Get some rest now.... Okay?"

".... M-Mhm..."