And remember, he only likes salted almonds. Give him the regular ones and he'll become cross with you!
Her words echoed in his head that came out of the phone. Allen agreed to watch Shifu. Shifu was very warm towards him. When the sun would suck down behind the distant ocean, he'd rest his small soft body in the spot where she once lay. He knew she'd go there occasionally and rest her soul. Sleeping alone is fine, but when it becomes scary, having somebody else lying next to you being just as vulnerable as you are can be a comforting thought.
Shifu looked just as Lullah did the night she first came over; curled up and close to him and softly breathing. Shifu didn't know what was happening, but deep down in his little kitty brain he new that his human was safe in a far far away place.
Hey. I miss you.
His head shot up and he looked at the message. His heart leapt when he saw that it was her name.
Lullah! It's so nice to hear from you! Wasn't really expecting you to pick up your phone to be honest...
Me neither! How's Shifu?
Shifu's doing pretty well :)
(:
Ma'am your smiley faces are backwards ;)
So are my winky faces (;
I miss painting you.
Me too.
You should come back.
I'm going to the hospital tomorrow.
WHAT WHY??!!?!
I've been feeling very bloated and uncomfortable, and if I move a certain way there's sharp pains.
Lullah you should go now.
Why? I could've just drank too much beer! Lol
No, Lullah I'm dead serious. What if something's wrong?
I don't know... I'll be fine! Here, I'll go there RIGHT NOW and we can talk on the phone when I'm all settled, okay?
Okay... you sure your father wouldn't mind?
Naw, hell do it in an instant. I'll talk to you when I'm there okay? ❤️
❤️
"Hello?" Lullah said.
"It feels nice to hear your voice... I wanted to ask something," Allen choked.
"Go for it!" she giggled on the other end.
"Lullah? Do you like me?... because... like... I can't see you like that. I honestly see you as a friend... well... a romantic friend. I really love you. But I don't want to date you. If you understand."
"And you're a best friend," she smiled. "And i understand what you are saying. I love you, Allen. Thank you for everything you've done for me this past year... i can't believe a year ago last week my letter was sent to your mailbox!" Lullah sat up. "By the way the gowns in this hospital are actual cotton! Isn't that awesome?"
"Yeah... Lullah I sure hope you're okay... I don't know what I'd do if—"
"Don't you dare, Allen! I'll be fine! Well except for one thing..."
Allen jittered and sat up in bed scaring Shifu. "What? Hey is everything alright?"
"They took some blood tests and told my dad that they came back positive for rape."
There was a pause on the other end of the line. Allen never thought of that. Sure there were bruises on other places on her body but rape?... How could she be so vulnerable after that too?
"You didn't think I got raped, did you?..."
"You didn't act like you were. You were very open to me. Really, you were," he paused again and rubbed his face.
"I know, I trust you though."
"Lullah, why didn't you say something?"
"Because I thought you already knew! Also... uhm, thank you for letting me lay with you. It really helped."
Allen wanted to do something but he didn't know what, but for now nothing was okay.
"Of course, Lullah. I'd do anything for you."
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Building 01005
General FictionThe man who lives on the top floor bumped into the girl who lives on the 6th. He becomes infatuated and wants her in his art. As days go on after random meeting and random sleepovers, he learns that this human being is more than just a girl who want...
