The Butterfly Effect - Nishwishes + Everysnowflake
Hayley didn't mock him or say a word against his rejection. She merely smiled a big, affectionate smile that spoke it all for her. He didn't need to get it or return it, an awkward pat on the shoulder and the bizarre kindness was enough.
"Yeah, I know. Thanks." She replied cheerily, "I'll see you in the morning, then." She would have promised to tell him goodnight properly, but had a feeling that Jim intended for time to do his evil things and spend time with Sebastian, and she had no intention of interrupting either. Smiling after him, the young girl waited for him to leave before whipping out her phone, feeling like the ultimate traitor as she opened her email to message Sherlock. They should have swapped numbers.
'Totally safe. Jim's taking care of me. He's too good at his job by the look of his home. I'm staying here for a few days until my brother destroys Valere's life - super protective, not asking details. Are you both okay? - Hayley x'
She took to undressing, dropping her items in need of a wash in the allocated basket before picking out new undergarments and fashionable nightwear that consisted of purple, loose leggings and a simple white strappy top, ready for when she got out the shower. She found her toiletries, hair brush and dryer, too, before getting on with the routine.
