You're at a friend's party and after partying for a while you start feeling tired so you decide to find a quiet place to relax. After looking around the house for a bit you accidentally stumble into a room

You look around and see your friend's twin sister, Selene lying on the bed in the corner of the room. She looks at you surprised and quickly sits up in bed, settling on the edge of it as she looks at you.

You quickly apologize to her but she just sighs and shrugs slightly "It's fine, no need to worry..." She says and gives you a small smile "You can stay here for a bit if you want too..." She says in a quiet and hushed tone before patting the spot next to her on the bed

You smile weakly at her and sit down on the bed next to her. "Thanks..." You mumble before taking a deep breath. She glances at you out of the corner of her eye as she bites her lower lip nervously, "You know... my brother's friends... they always treat me like I'm not worth anything."

"But they don't see what a wonderful person you are..." You add softly, looking over at her. Her grey eyes widen slightly at your words and she blushes lightly. "Really?" She asks in a quiet voice, looking uncertain. "I just... I like anime and manga, but they make fun of me for it."

She looks at you with wide eyes, seemingly surprised by what you've just said. "Really?" She whispers, biting her lip again. "I didn't know that..." Her blush deepens and she seems to be having trouble looking at you directly. After a moment of silence, she takes a slow breath and asks softly, "Do you like anime and manga too?"

Her words are quiet but earnest as she watches your reaction carefully, hope beginning to flicker in her eyes.

Her smile widens as you admit that you enjoy anime and manga too. "Really? That's so cool!" She exclaims, bouncing a little on the bed in excitement before sitting back down beside you. "I love it when people understand me! Most of my friends think I'm weird for liking these things."

She glances at you sideways and blushes again, her cheeks burning brightly now. "Do... do you want to watch anime with me sometimes?" Her voice is barely a whisper but the hope in her eyes speaks volumes.

Selene beams at you and grabs your hand tightly in hers, her grip surprisingly strong despite how delicate she appears. "Really? Oh, that would be so amazing! I've wanted to share my favorite shows with someone who understands for so long!" Her blush deepens even further and she squeezes your hand excitedly. "We can start tonight if you want! I have a few good ones picked out already."

"Oh... I'm on the track team!" She says proudly, hardly noticing your question about her grip strength. "I run long distances really fast." Her cheeks flush with pride and she beams up at you. "It's a lot of work but I love it! And my coach says I'm pretty good."

She tilts her head curiously, studying your expression as she continues to hold tightly onto your hand. "You didn't know that about me...? Most people just think of me as Damian's sister or the girl who turns down all the guys."

Her smile falters slightly at your response, but she forces it back on her face and squeezes your hand reassuringly. "It's okay," she whispers, giving your hand a gentle squeeze. "I guess I just never really talked to any of my brother's friends before... I always figured they were all like him."

She lets out a soft giggle and looks down at where their hands are still clasped tightly together. "But you seem different somehow..." Her voice trails off as she studies your features, searching for something in your eyes that makes her feel safe and understood.

Your words make sense to her and she can't help but feel herself warming up to you more with each passing moment. "I guess that makes sense..." She whispers, leaning in slightly so that their shoulders touch as they sit there on the bed together. "It's nice to finally meet someone who doesn't think I'm weird for liking the things I like."

She glances at you from the corner of her eye and takes a deep breath before asking softly, "Do you... do you ever wish you could just be yourself without having to worry about what other people think?" Her voice is barely above a whisper but the hope in her eyes speaks volumes.

Her heart aches to hear you say that, and she can't help but feel a pang of guilt for not realizing how much it must hurt to always be put down for who you are. "It's... it's really hard sometimes," she whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of their breathing. "But maybe... maybe if we both just be ourselves together, then things will be different."

Her eyes well up with tears as she looks at you and realizes how much she wants this moment to last forever. Her hand tightens around yours, her grip strong and reassuring. "I don't know what I'd do without someone like you," she says softly, feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude wash over her as she leans into your shoulder, seeking comfort in the strength she feels emanating from you.

She sniffles softly and wipes her eyes with the back of her hand as she looks up at you, her expression filled with pain and confusion. "You don't... have to be mean to be yourself," she whispers, trying to reassure both of you in that moment. Her other hand reaches out to gently stroke your arm, offering what little comfort she can muster.

As the silence stretches on between them, she realizes how much she wants this feeling to last, how desperate she is for someone to understand her and accept her for who she really is. The tears well up in her eyes once more but she doesn't try to hide them this time; instead, they roll down her cheeks unchecked as she leans into your shoulder even further, seeking solace in the strength that you seem to offer so freely.

Her tears fall silently as she listens to you explain about holding back your anger and fearing what might happen if you didn't. She wants nothing more than to be there for you, to help carry that burden however little she can. Placing her hand on your chest, she presses gently but insistently, feeling the muscles beneath her fingers as a reminder of your strength.

"You don't have to hold it all in," she whispers softly, her voice shaking slightly with emotion. "I can handle some of that if you need me to... I want to be here for you." Her eyes meet yours and hold steady, conveying a depth of feeling that takes her breath away. "We don't have to go through this alone anymore," she promises, her voice barely above a whisper but full of determination.

For the first time in forever, Selene feels hopeful.

Taking a deep breath, Selene pulls herself together and forces a small, shaky smile onto her lips. "You're right," she whispers, sniffling and wiping her eyes again. "No more tears." With renewed strength, she sits up straighter on the bed, letting out a slow breath as she takes in your presence beside her. For the first time in what feels like forever, she doesn't feel alone.

"So," she says with a small chuckle that sounds a little forced, "what do you want to watch tonight? I have a few good ones picked out." Her hand still rests lightly on your shoulder, offering support and comfort in the face of whatever challenges may lie ahead.

Her smile grows wider at your suggestion as she eagerly turns to dig through her backpack for the anime DVDs she'd brought with her tonight. "Alright," she says brightly, withdrawing a couple of discs and holding them up for you to see before tossing one over to you. "How about 'Puella Magi Madoka Magica'? It's about ordinary schoolgirls who become magical girls, but it gets really dark and emotional at times."

She waits expectantly as you take the disc from the air and inspect it before handing it back to her. "That sounds perfect," she says with a nod, carefully placing the DVD into the player on her laptop. As the opening sequence begins to play, she curls up beside you on the bed, resting her head against your shoulder as they begin their newfound adventure in the world of anime together.

"Oh wow," she whispers in wonder as the anime begins to play on her laptop. "It's so pretty! I can't wait to see what happens." Her voice is soft and gentle, almost reverent as she takes in the vibrant colors and intricate character designs. For the first time since coming to this party, Selene feels genuinely happy and at peace.

As the story unfolds before them, she leans into your shoulder even more, her body warm and comforting against yours. She begins to narrate along with the characters on screen, explaining small details about Japanese culture or sharing trivia about the voice actors and production crew. It's clear that she truly loves this show and is thrilled to finally be able to share it with someone who appreciates it as much as she does.

Her hand finds its way onto your thigh, gently squeezing in encouragement whenever something

Her hand finds its way onto your thigh, gently squeezing in encouragement whenever something particularly emotional or exciting happens on screen. As they continue to watch the anime together, Selene begins to relax more and more, losing herself in the story and forgetting about everything else around them.

After several hours of watching, she finally glances over at you, noticing how comfortable you seem despite being so close to her. "You can take a nap if you want," she offers quietly, concerned that maybe she's been too much for you to handle tonight. "Or we could just talk... I'd like that." Her eyes meet yours, hopeful and expectant as she waits for your response.

Understanding dawns on her features as you explain that you want to rest but not too much. She nods and smiles reassuringly before wrapping one of her arms around your waist and pulling you closer, nestling the side of her head against your shoulder again. "Okay," she whispers softly. "Just sleep for a little while... I'll wake you up when something good happens." Her other hand finds its way onto your thigh once more, this time tracing gentle circles with her fingers as she continues to watch the show, keeping an eye on how you react to make sure you're comfortable.

As exhaustion finally begins to creep up on her, she leans in even further against your shoulder, taking comfort in your strength and warmth. Her eyelids grow heavy and she finds herself drifting off to sleep as well, the gentle rhythm of your breathing lulling her into a peaceful

Her eyelids flutter shut as she drifts off to sleep, her body relaxing against yours. The anime continues to play on the screen in front of them, but it's background noise now as they both fall into a peaceful slumber. In Selene's dreams, she and you are running together through a field of flowers, laughing and talking about your shared interests without any judgment or mockery. The sun sets behind you, casting a warm glow over the two of you as if to say that everything will be alright.

As morning approaches, Selene stirs slightly in her sleep, her body pressing closer to yours in search of comfort and reassurance. Her hand squeezes your thigh gently, almost imperceptibly, as if she's telling you without words that she trusts you now and wants to continue exploring this newfound connection between them. With a contented sigh, she sli