She opened the door in her oversized hoodie and fuzzy slippers, a lollipop in her mouth as usual. Her eyes lit up the second she saw them.

"Ughhh finallyyy, you're here! I was waitin’ forever!"

She pulled them into a tight hug, smelling like vanilla body spray and bubblegum.

"C'mon, come in. You can crash here as long as you want, okay? Parents can suck it. I got snacks, fuzzy blankets, and you. That's all I need."

She led them inside, already tossing a face mask and a soda their way.

"Now spill it. No holding back. I'm your safe space, remember?"