Sleepover
Once they were at Joan's house they walked in and Vera watched as Joan took off her shoes and placed them neatly on the shoe rack, Vera did the same. She wanted to make sure she didn't make Joan frustrated in any way. She was letting her stay at her house for goodness sake.
Joan motioned for Vera to go into the living room. “Go ahead and take a seat to make yourself comfortable. I'm going to grab a glass of wine. Would you like one?”
“Yes please” Vera answered
Joan got two glasses of wine and took them out to the living room along with the bottle just in case they were to have more than one glass. She walked back into the kitchen to grab a shot glass and vodka out of the freezer. Vera saw her grab the vodka.
“Can I have one too?” Joan smiled and grabbed two shot glasses before heading back into the living room where Vera was waiting. Joan poured two shots and Vera took hers and downed it immediately making a face. It was so cold and soothing yet warm going down her throat. Vera looked over at Joan who was smiling with raised eyebrows. This made Vera blush.
“Be careful Vera this is a lot stronger than wine.” Joan said downing her first shot. She poured another for them both. Vera couldn't help but smile at Joan's sentence.
“Thank you Joan, for this, for the drinks and letting me come here. I know you don't normally just let people in your house willingly.” Vera said this with sincerity
Joan sat down on the opposite end of the couch which Vera was on. “Anytime Vera.” She reached over for her glass of wine and took a sip. She smiled when she saw Vera down her second shot and then go in for her wine.
They sat in silence for a few minutes just drinking their wine. Joan normally would like the silence but she was eager for Vera to talk. She wanted to know what was on Vera's mind.
“I think i'm a little tipsy.” Joan broke the silence
Vera snorted a laugh. “Me too. Thank you again Joan.”
“For?”
“I don't know what i would have done if you weren't there .” Vera's bottom lip started to quiver. “I don't know why I'm on the verge of tears.” She sniffled
Joan moved closer to Vera and put her hand on her small but muscular biceps. “It's ok Vera, you're safe now nothing can hurt you while i'm around. They will have to get through me first.” Joan felt Vera relax at her words.
“Shall we get you in bed you seem tired?” Joan put her glass down.
“Ye- Oh shit!” Vera placed her head in her hands
“What's wrong? Are you ok?” Joan was a slight bit worried.
“Yeah i'm fine, I Just... I didn't exactly come in the most comfortable sleepwear.” Vera said embarrassingly
“I'm sure i can find something for you to wear.” Joan took the glasses into the kitchen and washed them thoroughly before drying them and placing them back where they belong, including putting the wine and vodka away. She went back into the living room and headed for the stairs.
“Come on let's find something for you to wear.” Joan smiled. Vera walked over and followed Joan upstairs. Joan was about to walk into her room when she realized that she had never let anyone into her room willingly before. She had never really even let people in her house unless it was to manipulate them. She knew that she hadn't let Vera into her house for any of those reasons she simply did it out of being kind. She bit back whatever fear she had about letting Vera in her room and opened the door with Vera not long behind her.
Altho Vera was a bit drunk she could tell Joan was hesitant about letting her in her room. This isn't normal behavior for Joan as she Normally shows no emotion. It all started to hit Vera. Joan never shows this much emotion. Was she starting to let me in? Is she starting to trust me enough to see her emotions? These thoughts flooded Vera's head as she entered the room.
Joan went over to her Wardrobe and picked out a large white t-shirt and a pair of shorts that were too small for herself. She knew that the t-shirt would be long enough to cover Vera but she wanted to make sure she was comfortable.
“Here you are. The shirt is going to be big on you. I hope you don't mind.” Joan smiled
“Nope, that's perfect. I prefer to sleep in big t-shirts anyway.” She took the clothes from Joan
“Your room is right across the hall you can change in there.”
Vera smiled and before walking out she asked “Uh Joan?”
Joan looked up at Vera “Yes?”
“Could I take a shower?”
“Yes, the bathroom is the door right next to your room.”
Vera smiled and thanked Joan as she exited Joan’s room. She entered the bathroom and turned on the shower. As she waited for the water to warm up she started to undress. She felt oddly comfortable despite being in Joan’s home.
Joan waited to hear the shower turn on before she decided that she too was going to take a shower in her bathroom in her room. When she was done she
still heard the shower running in the other bathroom and then it stopped. Vera and Joan got done showers at basically the same time.
Joan got out of the shower and dried off. She pulled on her robe and started to brush through her damp hair. After she was done in the bathroom she turned off all the lights and went to her bed. She didn't want it to be completely dark so she turned on her bedside light and grabbed a book to read before she went to bed.
Vera was now all dried off and dressed in Joan’s big t-shirt. She considered wearing the shorts but chose not to because she preferred to sleep with less on. As she left the bathroom she entered her room and got into the bed. The bed was soft and comfortable with silk sheets. Vera was about to shut the bedside lamp off when she heard a knock on the door.
“Come in.” she said
“Vera, I just wanted to make sure you found everything well and to say goodnight.” Joan smiled
“I did thank you, goodnight to you too.” Vera smiled back
Joan left the room and proceeded to go to her room. She took off her robe and got into bed shutting off the bedside lamp.