“Lu—” Anna started, but before she could finish, Lucy stepped inside and pulled her into a warm hug.
Anna froze for a moment, caught off guard, then let herself relax into the embrace.
The warmth of Lucy’s presence made her chest feel lighter, and for the first time in a long while, Anna felt a sense of comfort.
“I’ve missed you so much, Anna,” Lucy said.
“I missed you more,” Anna replied, smiling.
After a few seconds, Lucy pulled back. Anna gestured for her to sit, then quietly closed and locked the door.
Lucy walked over and dropped onto Anna’s bed. “It feels good to be back,” she said, letting out a small sigh as she stretched her arms.
“Really?” Anna asked, raising an eyebrow and tilting her head.
“Well, not exactly,” Lucy said with a shrug. “But at least I get to be with you
