Vanessa sobs

“Babe, please. I’m here for you. Just let it out,” Luna said, resting a hand on her shoulder.

That was all it took before Vanessa had tears streaming down her face, her breathing became heavy as her shoulder rose and fell as she cried. “My... my m-mom called me w-worthless. Sh-she... how could she... she... she...”

Luna wrapped her arms around Vanessa and cradled her protectively as Vanessa buried her head in the crook of her neck. “Did she find out about us?” Luna asked.

Vanessa shook her head. “No I would never dare tell her. I haven’t told anyone. I’m so scared of what they’ll think. My mom called me worthless for giving away money to charity, Luna. W-what would her response be if she... if she found out... about us?”

Luna sighed and brushed Vanessa’s hair out of her face as she kissed her forehead. “It’s not easy. Coming out to your family. Especially your mom or dad... I remember the day I told my father I was gay.... he slapped me across the face and then cried for 20 hours. You would have thought that I was a murderer or something. But eventually, he came to his senses and he apologized and said he was sorry and said that he loved me... I didn’t know what to think. My father had never slapped me ever until that day. Of course I was upset and angry and felt worthless. I don’t speak to him anymore, but I found closure in the fact he didn’t hate me after all. I have no idea how your mom would react. I know you’ve told me all about her. I don’t really understand how a mother could treat her daughters in such a horrendous way, but... I do think you can trust your sister. I mean, maybe you two aren’t in the best of places. But I think this is one that you can open up about. After all, she’s clearly in love with that Megan girl. My gaydar went off the charts the moment I saw them.”

“I don’t deserve all of this,” Vanessa cried. “I was horrible to my sister. Took money instead of family, wanted popularity instead of my sister... I... I’m horrible. I’m a horrible person.”

“No you’re not, Nessa,” Luna said. “You are not a horrible person. You may have done bad things. You may have done horrible things. But that does not make you a horrible person. A horrible person would have no regrets. No remorse. No feelings. You have so much at your disposal. Maybe you took things too far with Lauren, but you have a second opportunity to fix things. If she hated you, she wouldn’t have come here with you. Clearly there’s still something. Maybe we can help her. Together. We can help Megan too.”

Vanessa explained to Luna what happened at the spa. Luna listened and nodded. “I’ve heard of those oils and creams. They’re all scams. They will wear off in a few days actually. The hair maybe not, but the other stuff will fix itself. The bleach won’t though, that’s permanent, but it’s not hopeless. What matters is getting you back on your feet and ready to go which I can help with. The basement has a gym area where we can all work out and I have access to that private pool and if you really want to, we can go to a proper spa where they have real treatments and not those fake ones. If you give me Lauren and Megan’s size I can even get some really great outfits. I already know yours of course.”

Vanessa nodded. “And that will all work?”

“It will do wonders,” Luna said. “We just got to work at it, and it’ll all fall into place. I do think we should tell your sister about us. We’re living under the same roof. And I am not going to have your sexy body next to me and not be able to kiss or touch you.”

Vanessa giggled making Luna smile widely as she kissed Vanessa. “There’s my happy girl. Now. Let’s go talk to Lauren...”

“Can’t that wait?” Vanessa whimpered. “Plus she’s probably having sex with Megan anyways. And I’m really really horny.”

Luna smiled. “Fine. I suppose I can have a little time with you...”