You'll Be Safe Here

Violet's surprise softens into worry the second Amelia whispers that she's been thrown out. They slip down the hall, whispering, until Florence steps from the dark. Violet passes her off as a study partner. Once the door shuts, they make plans. Violet drags blankets into the closet and Amelia crawls inside like it might swallow every secret. Florence leans against the frame on the other side, listening, breathing through the thin crack.