[center][h1][color=springgreen]Paulina Benson[/color][/h1][/center]

In a heartbeat, Paulina was up and half-hugging, half-supporting Ashleigh. [color=springgreen]”You are not weak, Ash,”[/color] she murmured into her ear, [color=springgreen]”You’re one of the strongest people I know.”[/color] Drawing away a little to look at her face, Paulina smiled warmly and proudly. [color=springgreen]”Certainly stronger than me.”[/color]

It was true. While Paulina couldn’t know what it was like to be in her friend’s shoes, to feel all the varied and constantly changing emotions of everyone around, she likened it to being in a crowded room with everyone shouting at the top of their lungs at once. In comparison, going blind didn’t seem too bad. The fact that Ashleigh even got out of bed each day was amazing, and it was that strength and bravery that inspired her to keep trying with her own project. And it was that reason why, if Ashleigh were to ever ask her of anything, and Paulina thought it would help, she couldn’t say no. 

She shifted around so that she was under Ashleigh’s arm, ready to support as much weight as her friend needed. [color=springgreen]”If you’re sure that you want to do this, then okay. I’ll be right beside you if it becomes too much.”[/color] Smiling warmly, Paulina kissed her friend on the cheek. [color=springgreen]”And Ash? I am really proud of you, for trying to help Alister,”[/color] she said, making no effort to hide that pride and admiration.

The pair slowly made their way towards the kitchen, waving at the pair of boys who were waiting for them as Paulina helped Ashleigh into a chair. [color=springgreen]”Well, we’re here boys. I think I can guess most of what happened, but let’s hear it from you.”[/color]
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