Better Days — Constance Langdon
Summary: You have a terrible day at work, and you just want to collapse and forget the day even happened until Constance comes over and makes it all a bit better.
Warnings: Little angsty, but mostly just fluff
The air inside the Murder House was thick with an eerie stillness as you stepped back inside of it. Tonight, the house felt more foreboding than usual, and it mirrored the heaviness in your body. It was as if it were matching itself to your mood. You could almost chuckle if you weren’t so exhausted.
You slumped onto the couch, weighed down by the challenges of the day. The memories of work lingered just as clearly as the ghosts, refusing to fade away. It was then that Constance Langdon, your formidable neighbor, came knocking at your door. You wordlessly let her in.
Constance, with her trademark Southern charm, approached you with a warm smile when she noticed your sour mood. She followed you back to the couch and took a seat beside you, allowing your head onto her lap as if you were a house cat. Her elegant fingers ran through your hair in a soothing rhythm. The touch was surprisingly warm, and very much welcome after the absolutely hellish day you’d had.
"There, there, my dear," she spoke in a soft and sympathetic tone. "Not every day is sunshine and roses, but you've got strength in you. I've seen it." You looked up at her, and her eyes met yours with a reassuring gaze.
Though you still didn’t say anything back, you felt a sense of comfort in her presence. You might have been feeling near your lowest, but there was someone who cared. Constance's hands continued their gentle tracks through your hair, each stroke an unspoken promise that you weren't alone.
As the moments passed, your mood seemed to lighten somewhat, and Constance leaned down, placing a soft kiss on your forehead. Half asleep, you didn’t fight the lazy smile that formed on your lips at the affectionate gesture.
"You're stronger than you think, darling," she whispered, her voice carrying the weight of her own experiences. "We all have our demons to face, but remember, you have the power to rise above them. There will always be better days."
With a final, reassuring pat on your shoulder, you started to believe the wisdom in her words. You realized you should probably let her go, but the heaviness of your eyelids made moving seem like too much of a chore. Instead, you snuggled into her and she stayed until you were asleep, watching over you.
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