just take it easy peasy

In an act of pure irony I wrote this instead of sleeping last night and finished it today. Anyway not a Simon in sight just Grace living in the moment. 

summary: Grace gets some unexpected comfort from her normally cold and distant mother. note: this takes place after Grace has returned home after getting her exit. 

Grace tossed around in her sleep as her dream tortured her. She’d had nightmares her entire time on the train- of the steward, the ghoms and all the other terrifying things she’d had to face. But it had been alright because in the morning Simon had always been there to comfort her. 

But now it was Simon that haunted her nightmares like a ghost. Sometimes appearing as the innocent seeming friend she’d wanted him to be, but mostly as the violent person he’d always really been. When she closed her eyes he was always waiting for her in her mind, ready to twist and distort her in the one place she should be safe from him. She’s escaped from the train and she’d escaped from him but she would always have to carry the mental scars of what he did with her. 

When he was a boy he’d promised he’d always be with her but she hadn’t wanted it to happen like that. 

Grace jolted awake and lay there gasping. A single crack of light fell on her as the door opened. She turned her head and saw her mother standing silhouetted in the doorway. She was wrapped in a lilac silk dressing down with her sleeping bonnet askew on her head and her wide white eyes shining in her frightened face.  

“Grace?” she asked softly, “Grace are you alright?” 

mikayla ∞ what does friendship mean to you? tulip ∞ what do you feel passionate towards? one-one ∞ what is a precious favor, gift, or memory you have of someone that helped you during a trying time? (if you are having trouble thinking of someone, i imagine you’ve helped yourself too…!) glad-one ∞ please, may you exclaim about the things or people you adore in life that bring you happiness? sad-one ∞ what is something that warms your heart with joy when feeling down?

atticus ∞ if you were magically turned into a puppy for a day as your wish come true, what do you feel would make you wag your tail with glee?

corginia ∞ what is a place that feels like home to you? 

nancy ∞ what are some of your favorite flowers or plants?

khaki bottoms ∞ what were some of your favorite games to play as a kid or plushies?

randall ∞ what is your favorite type of weather & activity to do during those types of days?

sashay ∞ how do you like to dress up formal or for fancy events? (feel free to share any photos!)

tragedy mask & comedy mask ∞ do you like singing/musicals? if so, what are your favorites or songs you like to sing?

jesse ∞ gush about someone that you wish to keep safe, happy, listen to & are grateful that they are in your life? (if you’re unable to think of anyone, please feel free to share any pets or characters!)

lake ∞ despite everything you’ve been through, please try to share some things you are proud of yourself for or love? (if you struggle with one, i’m proud of you for being here…!)

alan dracula ∞ how do you feel about petnames & nicknames, such as dear?

terrance (the toad) ∞ what do you get a kick out of? (as in, what brings you pleasure, amusement, excitement, or enjoy very much?)

nate ∞ who is someone that you look up to, if there is anyone, or a role model you cherish?

marcel ∞ what blows you away? (as in what or who sweeps you off your feet, impresses you, excites you, or things you find enchanting!)

amelia ∞ share a memory of a loved one that makes your heart happy!

alrick ∞ gush about any crushes, or platonic/romantic partners you have, or instead, what you love in others!

scout pinecones ∞ have you ever been camping? if so, what are some of your favorite memories? if you haven’t, what would you like for your first trip to be like?

whistling lizards ∞ can you whistle? if so, are there any songs or sounds you love to whistle?

origami birds ∞ do you like origami & or can you craft any origami?

grace ∞ what helps comfort you & soothes your heart after a tough time?

hazel ∞ what is a song or memory from your childhood or younger years that you hold dear?

tuba ∞ what is someone or something that you feel a lot of love & protection towards?

bugle ∞ what is something that you wish for your loved ones, or anyone who is in a similar spot as you to know?

the apex ∞ what is a time or moment where you felt brave, special, or excited after you pulled something off?

simon ∞ how would you feel & react if your best/closest friend(s) have a crush or confessed to you? (or, how do you tend to act when you like someone a lot, platonically or romantically, if you do not have a best friend or crush?)

samantha ∞ if a wish you make could only positively come true for another person, what wish would it be, who would it go to & why?

frank ∞ what is your favorite kind of type of pancakes or breakfast food?

roy ∞ what are some of your favorite games, whether board, mobile, or video games to play on your own, with a group & or loved ones? (please feel free to share any sweet or funny memories!)