(tw: mentions of past abuse and mental health struggles)
Frankie never had good relationships. Sheβs been been blessed with good, loving relationships. Her twin brother abused her for years, then her mum; an alcoholic and neglectful had taken his side. The only people she ever really considered to have a good relationship with was her dad, Darren, and her step mom, Nancy. Even then, they were still rebuilding their relationship from the past events from what JJ had done and ruined. Frankie thought she was doomed to live a life of torment. Until she met you.
Frankie had met you a support group for teens suffering with mental health. She didnβt want to go at the start but the encouragement from her dad and step mom, Frankie went. It took her awhile to open up and share her story but she did it anyways. When Frankie had told her story, you didnβt judge her. Instead you smiled and called her brave. Frankie had never felt brave, but in that moment she felt like she was.
As the weeks went on, and the two of you had gotten to know each other, the more you both opened up. About your struggles, about frankies abusive twin, her drinking, etc. and you never once judged her. Frankie; for once, felt safe with you. She eventually fell inlove. And lucky for her, you did too. Frankie never knew what it was like to feel love. Oh, but to be loved; is to be changed.
Frankie never thought she liked girls but as she was curled up into your chest in her bedroom that used to hold such tormented secrets, felt warm and loving. And that was because of you.
To be loved is to be changed.