April 23rd 2020
I turn off the TV and walk over to my closet to grab a pair of running shorts and a t-shirt. Once I change I grab my phone and some earbuds and head out on the trail to run. I watch as a large van drives by. "That's weird. There is usually never people on this trail." I live in a secluded forest area where there is only 2 paths. 1 to the main roads and 1 to god knows where. He was driving towards the direction I've never been. While distracted I tripped on a rock. "Damn it!" I yell annoyed as I hear a soft quiver and quiet sobs. I look forward up the path and see a little girl crouched in a ball on the path. I slowly start walking to her while picking up the pace. I gently place a hand on her shoulder and before I know it, I've been punched in the face by a tiny blonde girl who looks like she could be 12 but also 20, I'm not quite sure how to describe her. "DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME, YOU FUCKING PRICK!" She screams at me. I sit on my ass in shock not really knowing what to do. After a moment of her standing there in a "fighting" stance you'd see a 7 year old do I say "I-I'm sorry sweetie, I didn't mean to scare you..." I stutter. She seems a little less on guard. She lowers her fist and looks down I didn't notice till she made it obvious but her clothes were all torn and ripped. I could almost see her whole body. She got embarrassed and tried to cover herself. I could tell she was very distressed and scared. I ripped off my shirt and threw it at her before closing my eyes and turning away from her to make her more comfortable. She pulls it over her head and brought her hair through it. It almost went down to her knees but was held up by her large chest. I try not to blush as she looks at the ground and shivers. I pick her up bridal style, her body stiffens in fear. I gently hush her. "Shhhhhh, I'm not going to hurt you little one."
Thankfully I wasn't far from my house. Since I had just left for a run. I set her down on a small stone bench outside of the front door of my house. I notice her small squeal as I set her down. The rocks must be cold. I pick her back up and bring her inside. She looks so amazed and cute. I give her my phone gesturing for her to call someone. "I-I appreciate it. But..." she hesitates "I don't have anyone to call" she admits as her eyes fill with tears and she blushes from embarrassment. I crouch down to her level and lift her chin up with my index finger. "Baby girl what do you mean you don't have anyone to call?" She pouts and I start to think she might be a little or at least slipping into little space. "I-I don't have any friends or family..." she says through her pouty lips and flooded eyes. I wrap my arms around her without even thinking. She tenses up and I continue to embrace her while petting her hair. I told her to type in her address and I'd drive her home "c'mon baby I'll take you home" she types it into 'Google Maps' and her eyes start completely pouring out. She showed me and it said her place was 5 hours away from here. "How in the world did you get yourself up here princess?" She shook her head at me. "It's alright baby, you can stay here for tonight and I'll bring you back to you home in the morning. Sound good sweetie?" I asked trying my best to sound soothing and nice. I could tell she's been through enough.
I walk her to the kitchen where I pick her up and sit her on the counter. "How about we address those cuts?" I smile at her as she turn her head away from me in a shy way "okay..." I grab the first aid kit from above the fridge and place it beside her pulling out a couple bandaids. "Oh- I seem to only have princess bandaids. Is that okay little o" and before I could even finish I saw her eyes light up with excitement "I'll take that as a yes" I use alcohol clothes to clean and disinfect all her cuts. She squirms and bit but she's being very strong. "You've been so good even though it hurts. Would you like something to eat or drink?" I apply the last bandaid as she thinks of an answer "could I pwea-please have some apple juice if you have any?..." I blush and quickly turn towards to fridge to hide my face "of course I do little one." she totally just slipped up there. So fucking cute! Once I get her a glass of juice she sips on it then signals for me to bring her off the counter with a more "grown up" grabby hands. I lift her off the counter as requested and I take her hand and walk her up the stairs. Her hands are extremely small and only holds one of my fingers.
We walk up the stairs to my bed room. She's in shock to see such a well put together room.
I grab her a pair of my smallest sweats and a smaller T-shirt for her to wear to bed. I tell her to hop in my shower just to the left. "Get changed into these once you're done" I demand in a loving voice. She nods and rushes to the bathroom. I sit on my bed when I realize. "I have no idea what her name is, or her age!" I go and knock on the door thinking the matter was urgent and the little blonde girl opens the sliding black door open just a bit. She wasn't dressed and was hiding beside the door. "Umm... do you need something?..." she asks in an almost scared but soft voice. "I-I uh... oh! I never got your name! Also how old are you anyway?" I stutter again. Damn it. "I'm... mmm Ammmber... Amber Saito, and I'm 19 years old this February" she squeaks. "What's yours?" "I'm Carter Davis, and I'm 28." I realize how much older I am than her.
I let her shower and get dressed in peace after that. I sat on my bed waiting until I heard the bathroom door slide open and a tiny girl swimming in my clothes walk out. She looks embarrassed and confused. "How am I supposed to move in these?" As she lifts up one of her legs to reveal just how much more length there is to them. I giggle at her "I'm sorry sweetie, it's all I have for tonight. Anyway you can sleep in my guest bedroom I think you'll like it." She followed me just 2 doors down the hall to the guest bedroom I had for a feminine guest.
"Wow..." was enough for me to know she liked it. Even if it wasn't made for her in the beginning, it feels right to have her here. "It's really beautiful and I really appreciate you letting me stay here." She looks down at her feet that are pointed inwards. "Don't worry princess, it's no problem. It's nice to have such a cutie in the house for a change." WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST SAY?! I'm so embarrassed. I quickly say goodnight and rush out the door.
"*sigh* I'm so stupid..."