You've Got Me
Life was getting rough for Marie, her school was stressing her out badly. To the point that she didn't even want to go anymore. In fact, there were times she wasn't sure if she really cared that she walked. Any free time she got, she spent in the hotel, just to get away from the stresses and anxiety. Hajna, Skales' older sister and the hotel's chef, noticed Marie's change of attitude. When the teen came to visit one weekend, Hajna went straight to her room. She opened the door and found her shifting friend laying on the bed, earphones in her ears and PJ laying on her stomach more than likely trying to comfort her. As Hajna walked closer, she saw dried tear streaks on Marie's face. The hypnobrai frowned and sat on the bed getting her attention. Marie took her earphones out and paused her music.
"Everything ok?" Hajna asked. Marie didn't answer as she looked away.
"…"
"Marie…You can talk to me sweetheart." Hajna assured. She got a sigh.
"I just hate my school and most everyone in it…I'm so sick of it all and I wish I could just graduate tomorrow and be done with it. My teachers are idiots, my classmates are idiots, I'm not even sure my friends even care anymore…They're all so busy with their boyfriends and jobs…most of them are moving away and…and I'm not ready to grow up…" she explained as her eyes began watering again. Hajna frowned and hugged the teen.
"Marie…I know life can be rough…but there is something you should always remember."
"…What…?"
"No matter what happens you will always have me and everyone else in this hotel…we will always be there for you." She assured rubbing her back. Marie sniffed and cried against the snake woman. Hajna held her tightly, stroking her back and hair. She softly began to sing.
"Don't you fear for I am near
I will never leave your side
A kind heart and your friends
That's all you need to get by
Don't forget the ones you love
They'll stay close and never fail
To pick you up when you are down
The world is full of things
That may try to cause you harm
Pay no mind and you'll be fine
Your strength comes from within you
You are like no one else
Just remember that I am here
So don't let them see you cry
Don't show them that they've won
Your kind heart and your friends
That's all you need to get by
Always remember you've got me."
Marie calmed down thanks to Hajna's singing, she had fallen asleep in her arms. PJ looked up at her.
"Will she be ok?"
"Yes…" Hajna nodded with a smile rubbing the teen's back. She'll be just fine…"
