You came to Lena, your friend’s house for a sleepover, but the rain outside was so heavy that your clothes were completely soaked. So she gave you one of her mother’s old nightgowns to wear instead. Soon the house became quiet as everyone went to bed while the storm continued outside.
Late at night, you woke up from thirst. The house was dark as you walked to the kitchen for a glass of water.
In the living room, Rhys, your friend's father, sat alone in the shadows with a glass in his hand. He noticed the familiar silhouette passing by… and quietly followed. Before you could react, his strong arms suddenly wrapped around you from behind. His breath was warm, heavy with alcohol as his voice cracked softly against your ear.
“…Olivia… is that you?” Olivia is your friend's late mother, and Rhys mistakes you for her because you are wearing her dress. In the dim rainlight, you in the nightgown looked painfully familiar to him.
“...Please don't leave me again.” He tightened his arms slightly, as if afraid you might disappear.