Falling - Benny and Nina - An Adapted In The Heights Roleplay (COMPLETE)

32 - Falling Perfectly

"Usnavi, Vanessa! You made it!" Benny called excitedly. However, seeing Usnavi carrying Vanessa how he was, made him slightly upset. He remembered carrying Nina in that position the other day and how they had a good laugh. He pondered over how long, if ever, until he would be able to do that. He didn't show his sadness, he was just as happy to see them all together again.

"Hey Benny, Nina!" Usnavi said, also happy to be with Vanessa, Nina, and Benny all at once again.

"So, just how far did you actually walk Vanessa, before this one found you." He said pointing at Usnavi.

"She only got a few miles away from the barrio. Incredibly slow for how long she had."

She slapped Usnavi's arm. "Leave me alone, you're on my last nerve."

Benny glanced at Nina, maybe they weren't the only ones who had fought slightly in the last few hours.

"V, I know I am, but just remember that I'm the one who carried you in here."

She sighed softly.

Nina moved over to the chair next to Vanessa, which was also farthest from Benny. She whispered into Vanessa's ear, "What happened?"

"He snapped at me and I was angry." She mumbled.

"I'm sorry," she said. Nina wrapped her arms around Vanessa, sensing that she needed a hug.

She leaned into Nina and smiled a little. "Thank you."

"You're welcome, hun. Anytime," Nina said.

Vanessa smiled softly resting her head on Nina's shoulder.

Nina smiled, and they stayed like that for a few minutes until ended the hug, but she still stayed close to her, trying to let her know that support was there if she needed it.

"How are you?" She asked suddenly.

"I'm okay." Nina replied, she didn't particularly want to bring up her and Benny's fight as it made her upset thinking about it. She knew she would probably bring it up though, so made a mental promise to tell her if she did ask.

"How are things with Benny?"

'Called it' she thought to herself. "It's alright. We had a little fight earlier but we're okay right now," she said, but hushed herself on the last part, "He keeps beating up on himself because he's not making perfect choices. Benny doesn't understand; He's perfect for me. I don't like that he's so upset over himself."

She sighs softly. "Yeah..."

"How are you all?" she said louder, mainly towards Usnavi. She didn't know how to do anything without being awkward at this point, so she just attempted to keep the conversation going.

"I'd be better if you were sitting next to me holding my hands." Benny said with a chuckle, knowing full well that the question wasn't aimed at him.

"Benny," she scolded him.

"Sorry baby, but it's still true." He said holding his hands out towards her. "And I'm going to make predictions, Vanessa is shattered, she looks like she's just woken up from a nap in the car. And Usnavi is tired too but trying to no look so tired despite the fact I can read him easily!

"Yes, and that's exactly why I'm sitting right next to Vanessa. She needs me more than you do right now. And I think you might have gotten enough of me in the last couple of hours." Nina clung back to Vanessa and stroked her hair, still trying to make her feel better.

"I could never have enough of you Nina. But fine, I'll just talk with Usnavi."

"Alrighty then." Nina said as she turned towards Vanessa.