Back Again, Never Ends

“I’m sorry.” An apology came first, though it was likely unneeded. She wasn’t sure what she was apologizing for... But her current state had her even more submissive and frightened than usual. She shifted uneasily, ears sliding down to the sides of her head as she remained lowered to the ground; she felt safer there. Her green eyes continued to focus on the femme before her and, after a pause, Kaitlyn spoke again.

“...What if I’m not going to be strong enough to face my fear though? What if I lose everyone again...?” Kait’s words were so quiet as she spoke them, as if confessing her fears to this woman might make such a thing happen. “I don’t want to be alone again... Those thoughts... They get so dark when I’m alone...” Katie wasn’t sure what to do. Part of her was screaming to get away from this stranger while another part told her to stay. Perhaps learning to interact with strangers was something else she needed to face sooner rather than later.