JAYDEN'S POV ✨
As Elsie and I stood there in the dimly lit room, her eyes welled up with tears. She had just revealed a horrifying ordeal from her date with Michael, an experience that had shaken her to her core. My heart ached for her, and I knew she needed comfort.
"Come on," I said softly, taking her hand. "You don't have to be alone tonight. You can stay here with me." I hesitated for a moment, unsure if my offer was appropriate, but I could see the exhaustion and vulnerability in her eyes. "You can have my bed," I added.
Elsie's initial expression of surprise quickly shifted to gratitude and relief. She nodded, her lips trembling as if she wanted to say something but couldn't find the words. Instead, she allowed me to lead her into my room.
