Friendship

Venna and Maureen sat in the back of the taxi, the city's lights blurring past the windows as they hurried to Amethyst's apartment. The air was thick with worry and anticipation. They couldn't help but worry because, after he left and told them he had to go home to his family house, Venna and Maureen didn't receive any news. Now that Amethyst was back in her apartment, they could breathe a little easier.

Amethyst's unexpected text message had been brief but alarming, hinting at something serious. Because Venna and Maureen know that when he texts about his family, he doesn't mean well. They hadn't heard from her since she left for her family's house, and now they could only imagine what might have happened.

Amethyst was definitely not in the mood. They have never seen her cry, but they know that Amethyst is only human and hurts too, even if she doesn't show it to them.

Venna glanced at her phone, rereading Amethyst's message for what felt like the hundredth time. "Maureen, what do you