292 glow in the dark

[FLASHBACK]

"Paula?" 

"Hmm?"

"Should you move in with us?"

"Huh?" The young teenage Paula turned her head to her side, and her gaze instantly landed on the beautiful young Heaven. 

The two young teens were lying on Heaven's bed, staring at the glow-in-the-dark stars on the ceiling. Heaven had this beautiful subtle smile as they gazed at the stars in her room, talking about anything they could broach. 

"I was just thinking how nice it would be if you can stay with us," Heaven explained with a short hum. "I'm really happy whenever you're here."

Paula's eyes softened as she smiled. "Should I?"

"Why not?" Heaven slowly turned her head to face Paula. "They're just hurting you whenever you come home. Dad is worried every time you have to come home to your place. Did you know he was standing outside your house under the pouring rain when he dropped you off the last time?"

"He, what?"