Love, Laura (Ayden Lee fanfic)

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3.1.2020, Laura

Last day. I sighed and got out of bed. Maihua ended up going to her own room leaving me all alone in mine. I went to the bathroom and got ready as usual. I put on a black cropped hoodie and high waisted jeans. I slipped my shoes on, grabbed my phone and left the room. Maihua was already waiting in the loby. I came up behind her and jumped on her back. We laughed as she carried me outside and towards the convention.

"How did you sleep?" she asked when she finally put me down.

"Good. I slept better when you were there though"

She stopped for a second and sighed.

"What's wrong"

"I feel like your playing with my feelings" I gave her a confused look. "You kiss me and flirt with me but then you say we're just good friends. So what are we Laura?"

I didn't know what to say. I definitely liked her but I wasn't sure if I was ready to date yet, I was sure if I did date anyone it would definitely be her though.

"Maihua I" I sighed. "I don't think I'm ready to date anyone yet. But I do like you. I have since the hospital. That's why I've kissed you and why I flirt with you"

She gave me a sad smile and nodded.

"I'll wait then. When your ready. I'll be here"

I smiled and hugged her. I realized how cliche and soppy this moment was. I smiled even wider. We parted and continued making our way to the convention.

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The day ended far too soon. I didn't want to leave but it was already 10pm. Me and Maihua stayed in the convention even though no one was there anymore. We ended up stargazing and talking about random things. She suddenly turned to me.

"At the hospital you had a really bad dream. But it was worse than anything I've ever seen. What was it about?"

I froze for a moment remembering it. My heart started to ache. Memories not just from the dream but from my past flooded my mind. A single tear feel from my eye. Maihua wiped it away.

"Hey don't worry. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to" she smiled softly. I smiled back.

"No I want to. I've never told anyone before and it's been killing me since it happened"

She nodded and I began.

TW:sexual abuse

"When I was 15 I started dating a boy. He was 17. Experienced and everything. His name was Alex. Two months into the relationship he had enough of my 'I'm not ready' excuse. He tried to get me into bed but I managed to get out. I ignored him for the next few days until he said he wanted to apologize. I met him at a club house sort of thing. We were supposed to be alone but we weren't. When I entered all of his friends were there. I couldn't escape. They grabbed me and" I couldn't say it. Tears ran down my cheeks faster than ever before.

Maihua hugged me tight and held me close.

"I'm so sorry. You don't deserve this." She cried as well.