Her mouth worked for a moment, then frowned. “You may be some big shot Broadway star back there. But… I’ve sort of gotten to know the real you. And I think you know the real me now, and to think I’d put you out, back where you’re scared? Never.” Still standing close to the other, her hand reached up and cupped Charlotte’s cheek, thumb wiping a tear away. She wrapped the blonde in her arms without hesitation, holding her tight. She knew things could be scary and that Charlotte would talk about it if she wanted. “You’ll stay here. Sleep with me.” She blinked as she pulled back, and laughed a bit. “I mean, in my bed,” Melissa corrected, though she wouldn’t mind being between Charlotte’s legs. Ever. She touched the girl’s cheek again and then set about making tea for both of them, putting water on the stove. “Do anything fun tonight after we parted company?” she asked, trying to change the subject and improve the other’s mood.
C H A R L O T T E was thankful for the kindness melissa was showing her. she’d barely had time to make friends in manhattan, so finally meeting someone she felt like she could let her guard down around was a good feeling. plus, it helped that the other woman lived next door in case anything ( stupid, or real ) happened. like tonight. “thank you. you’re too kind.” charlotte said. she took in a deep breath, sighing the air out with relief. laughing at melissa’s mistake she smiled, “that sounds fine. but i won’t be able to sleep for a long while.” the blonde shook her head and followed melissa to the kitchen. “not really, i read a script or two. pretty relaxing stuff. what about you?”