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She sat on the bed long after her story was over, listening to Carmen in the bathroom. This was why she never told anyone stuff like this, it always ended up hurting them in some way. She hated making people cry... She hated it. 

With a blank expression, she watched Carmen come back out of the bathroom. She listened to her apologize. Lily smiled warmly and closed her eyes. [b]"It already has."[/b] She said softly, her voice weary from crying. She opened her eyes and put her hand out to grab Carmen's. 

[b]"Just knowing that someone knows my pain is more than enough. I wish you didn't have to be the one to hear all of that. It's not something you should even have to think about."[/b] She explained, her hand hold Carmen's warmth. She stood up and wrapped her arms around Carmen, pulling her into a hug. [b]"Thank you..."[/b] She whispered before pulling away. She put on a bright smile and turned to look at the room. 

[b]"Now... What do you say to some help with your stuff?"[/b] She asked, smiling at Carmen over her shoulder. Her stuff was already all put away as there wasn't much of it. Carmen on the other hand... Lily chuckled. Two polar opposites it seemed.