Carmilla Fanfiction- Home (Chapter 1)

Drip. drip. Drip. Small drops of water fall from the faucet, as if the handle hadn't been turned all the way to close it, stopping the water from getting through. Small things that had been laid out by the hotel staff sit neatly on the bathroom counter. Samplings of shampoo and conditioner bottles, bars of squeaky soap, and a pamphlet for the towels. The only thing that seems to be out of place even messy in a perfectly clean room was the leather jacket that hangs from the corner of the counter, nearly slipping off to the smooth cold tile. Two hands grip the edge of the sink as dark almost wavy hair falling over them. The body of the dark brooding brunette leans into the counter, hunched over from internal conflict. The reflection of her face is at most depressing, her eyes dark and haunting. Memories flashing before her deep within. Her canines protruding to rest on her bottom lip, bitten and scarred from a nervous habit. Her eyes glaze, the last few hours haunting her.

Laura. Her Laura. She hurt everywhere from the thought. What she has done. Everything could have been avoided if she hadn't been so selfish. With a quick motion, she flung all the contents off the counter and scattered on the floor. Along with the jacket. After collecting herself, she bent down to retrieve it, the thought of looking into her reflection any longer sickened her. Fidgeting inside a pocket she had crappily sewn herself by the help of one of Laura's (And now hers) over protective, clean freak of a friend, she pulled out the reminisce of what once was a flower. Now withered and browned, it still held something dear for her. After all this time, a rose was a still a rose. A rose, But not a rose at all. An Anemone. Wind flower. Known for its pure daintiness. How ironic it lands in her hands. And yet, she couldn't help but feel its softness as she bushes it against her lips. Throwing the jacket on, she slammed the bathroom door behind her. The light closing behind her.

She will learn to make things right. She wasn't going to let that naive, provincial girl go without a fight. Because whether she liked it or not, she was in love with Laura. And you don't let the ones you love without a battle. Besides, this way she can truly be the hero for her. Even if it is only for tonight.