I don't want you

It's ok

Elle walked out of her room and made her way to her sister's room. Dakota's door was slightly open, it always was. Taking a deep breath, she slowly made her way in.

Dakota was laying on her bed with her back to Elle. The obvious shaking form of her big sister under the white blanket told her that Dakota was crying... Elle felt a pang of guilt in her chest, knowing her sister was crying because of her. She wasn't able to take it anymore, she crawled into the bed and hugged Dakota from behind.

'' I'm sorry. '' She whispered.

'' Elle? '' Dakota gasped. She was so busy crying over the scene she witnessed a few minutes ago and blaming herself that she didn't hear her sister coming. She didn't even feel her crawl in the bed until she felt two tiny arms hugging her from behind.

'' I'm so sorry... '' Elle repeats quietly as her voice started to shake again. She felt Dakota turning in order to face her. It was probably the move that Elle anticipated because as soon as she saw Dakota's face stained with tears, she just began to cry all over again. '' It- it's not your f-fault. I'm sorry I m-made you think th-at. ''

'' Hey, hey... shh, don't cry. '' Dakota brought the girl into her arms and Elle buried her face into her chest as she sobbed. It was the first time she allowed Dakota to hug her since she lives here. The first time she willingly wanted to hug her big sister as well. '' Do not be sorry, I'm the one who should be. ''

'' I don't blame you, it's not y-your fault. It's mine, I did this to myself and... and I-'' A hiccup cuts Elle off and she just shook her head. ''

Her sobs broke Dakota's heart, so the blond quickly wiped her tears and cradled Elle close to her. She pampered her little sister's face with kisses and whispered. '' Shh... it's okay, I won't cry. Now you have to calm down as well, your breathing is getting sharp. It's not good for your asthma. ''

'' Nooo... '' Elle cried, still shaking her head.

'' No? '' Dakota asked, not understanding what her sister meant by no... '' No what? ''

'' I- I don't know. ''

The blond almost chuckled at the answer. For some reason, even when she was crying, Elle could be silly.

'' Oh Elle. '' she coed, brushing the girl's damped strand of hair to the side of her forehead and placed another kiss there. '' Hush now, no need to cry... calm down and breathe. '' she gently instructed, rubbing her back.

The soothing motion of Dakota's hand on her back which has moved to stroke her hair sometimes in the embrace and the soft voice whispering in her ear eventually calmed Elle down until all you could hear were small whimpers. Being in her big sister's arms was relaxing and it made Elle feel safe.

'' Are you okay now? '' Dakota asked gently, leaning back enough to look down at the girl. Elle nods and tried to stifle a yawn in vain. A small hand moved from between them ro rub her eyes. '' Don't do that. '' Dakota softly chastised, bringing Elle's hand down. '' Did you take a nap? ''

'' No. ''

A knock on the door caught Dakota's attention.

'' Hey... '' Angelina appeared, carrying the tray with Elle's medication. '' I'm sorry to interrupt but Elle didn't take her medicine... ''

Elle turned around and wrinkled her nose in disgust when she saw the tray. She groaned and rolled her red and swollen eyes.

'' She didn't? '' Dakota frowned.

'' Well, I forgot until I found the chart you left. ''

'' Oh... alright, I'll take care of it. '' She said, gently detaching herself from Elle to take the tray.