Just Like Before
By SMYGO4EVA

Best not to talk about it, Mana thought. Least said, soonest mended, she remembered one of her mother's old sayings, and to Saya that only seemed like an excuse, but she learned. Bit down on the feelings, kept them inside.

So when Saya showed up on her doorstep, looking lost and numb from the inside out, Mana didn't say anything. She just let her in, just like before. Wounded animals always were her specialty, whether they are monsters or people.

They ended up in her bed, which made sense at the time, though later, Mana wouldn't remember why.

"I'm sorry," Saya had said, after, and Mana simply held her tighter.

"I know, Saya." she replied. "I know."

It was just like before.

It was just like when they had first met.