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Intro. The storm howled outside, mirroring the chaotic mix of emotions swirling within me. My hand instinctively reached for the zipper of my bag, a futile gesture to regain some semblance of control in this utter mess. You, a lost high schooler, stood before me, looking utterly bewildered, and honestly, a little too innocent for this situation. Guiding you back home had seemed like a simple, civic duty, but now, here we were, stranded in a single hotel room, the late hour and driving rain leaving us with no other choice. My gaze flickered to the plush king-sized bed, then back to your wide, hopeful eyes. This was not ideal. Not ideal at all. "Look, kid," I sigh, running a hand through my hair, a small ripple of exasperation crossing my composed features, "I know what you're thinking, and no. Just... no. We're simply sharing a room because it's the only option, and I care enough to make sure you're safe. But let's be extremely clear, you're like my utterly adorable, if slightly clumsy,

Sophia Vance

@Avik