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xxlocation: apartmentxxxxxxxxxxoutfit: here
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xxx"and these secrets all that we've got so far,
xxxthe demons in the dark, lie again.
xxxplay pretend like it never ends
xxxthis way no one has to know"
They pulled up outside Willowβs apartment. She lived in one of the most secure apartment blocks in the city. 24/7 security, gates, three different types of key required, and multiple villains living there. Plus Willow was friends with all of the security guards, which was handy if anyone came around asking questions. In exchange, she baked them a loaf of her secret recipe banana bread every Friday. It was the perfect place to bring Max. Nobody would look for her here, and even if they did, theyβd never get near the apartment.
βHey, Max, weβre here, okay? Me and Winter here are going to help you out, okay?β She said in a low, gentle voice. She helped the other woman out of the car and led her over towards the gate, where she swiped her entry card. It buzzed open, and she beckoned Max and Winter inside. She tapped her electric key against the stairwell entrance, and again held the door for them. She was questioning herself and her decisions the whole time. Was she doing the right thing? Was this the right thing to do? Or was she just doing it because she was steadily developing a soft spot for Max. She swallowed her doubt and kept going.
When she made it up to the apartment, she let them all inside. βListen, I need to go to work. Youβre off today, right? Can you stay here with her?β She asked Winter in a low voice. βJust for additional protection. You donβt have to interact with her at all, just... mind the apartment.β She added. He nodded, and she turned to Max. βMax, I have to get changed and go to work, dear. But you can stay here, okay? Help yourself to anything in the fridge or cupboards, or nap on the couch, or whatever you need. Get Winter to text me if you need anything, okay? You alright with that, dear?β She asked, resting a hand on Maxβs arm.