strangers

chapt 4

cheryl sits on the back of tonis motorcycle, her arms wrapped around Tonis torso, and her head rests on Tonis shoulders. "babe.." she mutters

"what?"

"what am i gonna do? i have nothing, no house, no money. my mom will freeze my credit card, and i have no where to live."

"baby..you can live in my trailer..!" she says, sounding enthusiastic but sad at the same time.

Toni cant even imagine the pain cheryl is in. of course, her uncle used to kick her out all the time, but she always knew it wasnt permanant. this time, Cheryls mom really means it.

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They pull up to the trailer park, and toni sees a light flickering in her trailer. "hold on babe, i'll check if it's empty"

and sure enough, sweet pea and fangs are in HER trailer, playing on MY ps4

"hello, people who don't live here" she says, unamused.

they both jump and turn around

"sooo, how was your "study sesh" with bombshell?" sweet pea smirks.

"she's here right now, and she's gonna live here." Toni says, attempting to clean up her kitchen and futon couch.

"what the fuck? why?" sweetpea groans, his eyes still glued to the tv.

"her mom kicked her out bc she caught us. now, you need to leave."

"ughh fine" fangs groans.

i snatch the controller and push him through the door.

they both look at cheryl, astonished and empathetic. and i have to admit, she's a mess. her hair is tangled and her face is streaked with mascara from crying.

"cmon babe, lets get you situated" Toni murmurs, grabbing her bag and her hand.

cheryl walks into tonis trailer, looking around and smiling.

"i know it's not as big as your old house, but it's home." toni says remorsefully

"it's perfect. thornhill was ginormous but always felt empty. your trailer radiates love." cheryl says, with a sad smile.

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cheryl climbs into bed with toni, cuddling up against her.

"what's up babe?" toni says

"i feel so empty.my mother doesn't love me, she never did and never will. my father is dead, my brother too. she's the only family i had. and now she's out of my life forever." cheryl says, sobbing into tonis chest.

"baby..i'm here for you. i love you, and don't ever forget it." toni says, rubbing cheryls back

"y-you love me..?"

"of course."

"then i guess i love you too.."

toni pulls her in closer, and they fall asleep to the sound of each others synced heartbeats.

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cheryl wakes up in tonis arms, she groans and looks around, tonis room is small, with one dresser bursting full of clothes.

"good morning TT" she says, her voice raspy and tired

"ughhh it's not morning yet!" toni groans

"yes, it is cha cha."

"fine."

toni stands up, stretching her arms and kissing cheryl on the cheek.