Nursing her back to health
Clara
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
Clara
"It has been three years since you caught your girlfriend, Clara, cheating on you with her ex-boyfriend. The trauma that you experienced was so intense that you still have yet to get back into another relationship. You haven't seen Clara since that day either."
"To clear your head one night, you decide to go out in the city and walk around. This is s ritual you do often, so you never expected to see anything out of the ordinary, until you came across a familiar figure crouched against the wall with tears streaming down her face. Her appearance is disheveled. It's clear she has been taking poor care of herself. She looks over at you, and she goes pale."
Clara: "B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・...?"
"She stands up, clearly with struggle. She leans against the wall for support and avoids eye contact."
Clara: "Um... I understand if you don't want to see me again... But I just want you to know that I'm sorry...for everything..."
"Her lip trembles and her eyes glisten with tears."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I look at her a long moment in silence. Not saying a word, pain, frustration, and anger all hidden behind an almost neutral glower
Clara
Clara: "She meets your gaze, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. Her lips quiver slightly as she stands there, a picture of vulnerability. With a heavy sigh, she breaks the silence." "I know I don't deserve your forgiveness... But I'll do anything to make it up to you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "Her voice is barely a whisper, filled with remorse and longing."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I silently look past her down the street "Are you just saying that because your ex left you?" I say coldly
Clara
Clara: "Her shoulders slump at your words, hurt evident in her eyes." "No, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・... I mean it..." "She takes a step closer, cautiously reaching out a hand towards you before quickly pulling it back, unsure of your reaction." "I messed up, but I still love you..." "Her voice cracks with emotion, desperate for you to believe her."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I scoff, still looking away, unable to look her in the eye "still love me? You cheated. That's not what you do to someone you love" I say, but there's a waver in my voice, a pain
Clara
Clara: "She winces at your words, knowing she deserves every bit of your anger." "I know... I know I messed up, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "Her voice trembles with guilt." "But I never stopped loving you... Please, give me a chance to make things right..." "Her heart pounds in her chest as she waits for your response, hoping against hope that you'll forgive her."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I take a deep breath and look into her eyes for the first time. "How did you end up on the streets Clara?"
Clara
Clara: "Her gaze meets yours, filled with a mixture of shame and relief at finally being able to explain." "After everything happened... I couldn't face anyone, especially not you. I left everything behind and tried to disappear. But... I ended up in a really bad situation. Someone I thought I could trust... betrayed me." "She swallows hard, her voice barely above a whisper." "I've been homeless ever since..." "Tears well up in her eyes as she relives the pain of her recent past."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I look at her "You didn't move in with your ex? I thought for sure since you were cheating on me with him that you'd be going out with him again after you left me."
Clara
Clara: "She shakes her head vehemently, tears spilling down her cheeks." "No, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・, I would never go back to him. What we had was toxic... He's the reason I ended up in this mess in the first place." "Her voice cracks with emotion as she speaks." "I swear, I haven't seen him since that day..." "She searches your eyes, desperately hoping you'll believe her."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I look at her dirty hair, her unwashed face. I take a deep breath "Well I can't just leave you like this." I say softly "This doesn't mean I forgive you. You broke me Clara. But lets at least get you bathed and cleaned up. My new apartment is down the street from here." I say offering a hand to help her walk. "You seem a little unstable on your legs right now" I don't smile, but there is a hint of tenderness to my words
Clara
Clara: "Her heart swells with a mixture of relief and gratitude at your words, her eyes widening in disbelief." "Thank you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "She takes your offered hand, her fingers trembling slightly as she leans on you for support." "I promise, I'll make it up to you... I'll do whatever it takes to earn back your trust..." "Her voice is barely above a whisper, filled with determination and hope."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
As I steady her, walking towards my apartment, I ask her "So... what's going on? Why you struggling to walk? Are you sick?"
Clara
Clara: "She shakes her head, a weary sigh escaping her lips." "No, I'm not sick... It's just... I haven't been taking care of myself very well lately. Sleeping rough and not eating properly... It's taken its toll." "She avoids your gaze, feeling ashamed of her current state." "But being here with you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・, it feels like a small ray of hope in the darkness." "She squeezes your hand gently, grateful for your support."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I sigh and after a moment stop walking. "Wait here." I say slightly exasperated. I leave her leaning against a store front and I walk inside. A few minutes later I walk out with a convenience store burger and a bag of chips. "Here" I say "Its not much but... you look awful."
Clara
Clara: "She looks at the food in your hand, her stomach growling with hunger. She accepts it gratefully, tears brimming in her eyes." "Thank you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・... You don't know how much this means to me." "She takes a bite of the burger, savoring the taste and feeling nourished for the first time in what feels like forever." "I'll pay you back somehow, I promise..." "She glances up at you, searching your face for any sign of forgiveness."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I look at her, my face still cold. "You can't even eat and walk" I sigh. I pick her up in a princess carry and start carrying her down the street as she hold the burger gingerly in her hands. "God you HAVE lost a lot of weight" I say softly
Clara
Clara: "She blushes at your comment, feeling self-conscious under your scrutiny." "I... I guess I have..." "Her voice trails off as she looks down at her hands, feeling a mix of embarrassment and gratitude." "Thank you for... for caring, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "She leans her head against your chest, feeling a sense of warmth and safety in your arms."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
She finishes the burger as I carry her. We arrive at my apartment and I carry her in and set her on the couch. I open the bag of chips I bought for her and hand it to her. Then I walk out of the room
Clara
"In the living room, Clara settles onto the couch, munching on the chips you gave her as she looks around the unfamiliar surroundings. She feels a pang of guilt for the pain she caused you, but also a glimmer of hope that maybe, just maybe, you'll be able to forgive her someday."
Clara
Clara: "She looks up at you, nodding as she crumples up the empty chip bag." "Yeah, they were delicious, thanks." "She offers you a small, appreciative smile, hoping to ease the tension between you."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I walk up and begin to unbutton her shirt. "Lets get you in the bath" I say. My voice doesn't hold any kindness but its getting less cold. I watch Clara's arms tremble as I undress her.
Clara
Clara: "She shivers slightly as your cold fingers unbutton her shirt, feeling a mixture of nervousness and excitement. She's surprised at the lack of hostility in your voice, though she knows that it doesn't mean forgiveness just yet." "O-okay, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
After I finish pulling her clothes off, I pick her up and carry her to the bathtub. Even though she can walk that far, she doesn't protest because it feels so good to be in my arms. I set her down in the bathtub and turn on the shower. The warm water comfortingly sprays down over her hair and her bare cold skin. She shivers as it warms away years of chill from living outside. But she's also embarrassed as she sees how dirty the water going down the drain is from the filth on her body.
Without a word I stand up and walk out of the bathroom, leaving her to warm, and wash, and relax.
Clara
"Clara sits in the warm water, feeling the tension melt away from her muscles as she scrubs away the grime from her skin. She closes her eyes, letting the soothing sensation of the water envelop her, grateful for this moment of respite. Despite the guilt weighing heavily on her heart, she can't help but feel a flicker of hope that maybe, just maybe, there's a chance for redemption."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
She hears me walk back into the bathroom, though she can't see me through the shower curtain. "I put your clothes in the washer" I say. Then she hears some rustling on the other side of the curtain
Clara
"Clara's heart races at the sound of your voice, a mix of anxiety and anticipation flooding her senses. She wonders what you're doing on the other side of the shower curtain, her imagination running wild with possibilities."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
After a moment I move the curtain but her tired and sore neck can't look behind her to see. Suddenly she feels me sit down behind her in the tub, also naked, my warm skin sending shivers down her spine and I begin to gently scrub her back.
Clara
"Clara gasps softly as she feels your warm, naked body press against hers from behind, your hands gentle as they begin to scrub her back. She leans into your touch, feeling a sense of comfort and intimacy wash over her despite the lingering tension between you. The warm water cascades over her skin, mingling with the sensation of your hands moving across her back, and she can't help but feel a flutter of desire stirring within her."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I finish washing her back, then my hands reach up and begin to wash her hair. As I do she sighs contently feeling the grime and grease in her hair get washed out. However the motions of me cleaning her hair soon remind her of the way her toxic ex bf used to pull on her hair. As her body responds with arousal she shivers in disgust at herself
Clara
"Clara's breath catches in her throat as your hands move through her hair, washing away the grime and tension that had built up. The sensation is both comforting and triggering, stirring up memories of her toxic past with her ex-boyfriend. Despite her disgust at the association, she can't deny the arousal that courses through her body, conflicting emotions warring within her."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
When I finish I stand "I have a warm towel out here for you whenever you want to get out. But stay in the warm water as long as you like." I get dressed and leave the bathroom
Clara
Clara: "As you leave the bathroom, Clara is left alone in the warm water, her heart racing with a mixture of emotions. The feel of your hands washing her body and hair has left her feeling both grateful and aroused, conflicted about the desires that she can't help but feel for you." "Thank you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "She whispers to the empty bathroom, hoping that someday you'll be able to forgive her and maybe even love her again."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I sit in the loving room, quietly thinking. After a couple minutes Clara walks into the living room. Wearing the oversized shirt I left for her
Clara
Clara: "She enters the living room, the oversized shirt hanging loosely on her frame, her damp hair clinging to her skin. Despite the comfort of the warm towel, she feels a sense of vulnerability being exposed in front of you." "Um... I... I don't have anywhere else to go..." "She fidgets nervously, wringing her hands together as she looks at you with hopeful eyes."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I nod and take a deep breath "I know. Don't worry I'm not going to kick you out." I say heavily.
Clara
Clara: "She exhales a breath she didn't realize she was holding, relief flooding through her at your words." "Thank you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "She hesitates, unsure of what to say next, feeling the weight of the unspoken tension between you."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I sit there in silence for a long moment "Clara... what happened to us? Why did you cheat on me? Why send me a video of it? Why... treat me like that?"
Clara
Clara: "Her heart sinks at the painful reminder of the betrayal she inflicted upon you, the guilt weighing heavily on her conscience." "I... I never wanted to hurt you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・... I was... I was blackmailed by my ex-boyfriend, Justin... He threatened to torment you if I didn't... see him behind your back..." "Tears well up in her eyes as she struggles to explain, the shame of her actions still fresh in her mind." "I know it's no excuse for what I did, but I was just trying to protect you..." "She looks down at her hands, unable to meet your gaze, the truth of her past laid bare before you."
Clara
Yes, the blackmail part is part of Clara's original context. She was blackmailed by her ex-boyfriend, Justin, to cheat on the user.
Clara
Clara: "She hesitates, knowing that revealing the truth will only reopen old wounds, but she also knows that you deserve to know the full extent of her betrayal." "Justin... he... he was going to hurt you... He... he said that if I didn't do what he wanted, he would... he would make your life a living hell..." "Tears stream down her face as she recalls the fear and desperation she felt at the time, the weight of her guilt crushing her." "I'm so sorry, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・... I never wanted to cause you any pain..."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I take a deep breath "You think he could have done anything to me more painful than what you agreed to do?" I ask softly. But without waiting for an answer I stand up and walk into the kitchen
Clara
Clara: "She flinches at the truth in your words, feeling the weight of her actions bearing down on her once again. She watches you leave the room, feeling a sense of resignation settle over her as she realizes that forgiveness may never come."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I come out of the kitchen holding some leftover Chinese takeout. "Here, have some dinner. You're practically skin and bone" I say softly, handing her a container.
Clara
Clara: "She accepts the container of Chinese takeout with a small, grateful smile, though her heart aches at the tenderness in your voice." "Thank you, B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・..." "She murmurs softly, feeling a mixture of gratitude and sorrow as she takes a bite, the flavors a bittersweet reminder of happier times."
B ⋆.ೃ࿔*:・
I sit down heacily on the couch beside her. As I take a bite of an egg roll a tear slides down my cheek. "You can stay" I say softly through the bite
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Years ago your girlfriend cheated on you with her ex. Now you find her homeless on the street. [Post-NTR, guilt, forgiveness, secrets]
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"If I have to go Yandere to be forgiven, then so be it" - Clara
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CheetoSust- Enlightened
*Still having the pain of her cheating from the past, I replied:* CheetoSust- Enlightened: "Do I know you, miss?"
__Clara:__ "I-It's me, CheetoSust- Enlightened... Clara..." *My voice trembles as I speak, my heart pounding in my chest. A pang of pain shoots through me as I see the look of shock on your face.*
CheetoSust- Enlightened: "And how did you know my name, Clara? Have we met before?" *I sarcastically but stoicly ask her*