Trigger Warning for nightmares and domestic violence
Katie and Scarlet walked up to the motel's reception desk. The person was half asleep as Katie cleared her throat.
They rub their eyes and yawn, "How can I help you?"
"Yes, there should be room reserved for Katie Lakin."
The receptionist types on their computer before nodding, "One bed, Room 12, the one at the far end."
"Would there be a chance that we could move to a two bed room?" Katie glanced at the girl in leather that stood a few steps behind her.
"I'm sorry there's no other available rooms at the moment."
Katie had a feeling the person was lying but it was late and she just nodded.
"Then could we please get an extra set of pillows and blankets?" Scarlet spoke up.
The receptionist nodded and stood up and went into the back office.
Katie and Scarlet stood in silence as they were handed the blankets and pillows and walked out of the office. The only sound was their footsteps on the cracked concert.
Katie jiggled the key into the lock and the door creaked open as it's rusty hinges whined.
"I can see why this place gets five stars." Scarlet looked around the barren room as she flicked on the lights.
And indeed barren it was, just a simple full bed with a single nightstand and dresser with a small box TV. The bathroom door was slightly ajar, able to see the dirty mirror.
"If you don't like it then why did you come with me?" Katie set down her bag and turned to the taller woman.
"Because it's my fault that you're stuck doing this downtown job...the least I can do is help." Scarlet put down the blankets and pillows on the bed and shrugged off her backpack.
Katie hummed in response, "I can handle myself, I don't need help."
Scarlet smirked, "I never said you weren't able to handle yourself, I think everything I've seen from you has more than proved that to me..." She takes of her leather jacket and throws it over her bag. "But things go by faster when you have two pairs of hands."
Katie is silent for moment before letting out breath, "Just don't make a fool of yourself on the job tomorrow."
Scarlet laughed, "Me? A fool? Never!"
Katie eyes her for moment before grabbing her pajamas and night gear, "This was a mistake..." She rolled her eyes and walked into the bathroom.
Katie finished brushing her teeth and looked at herself in the mirror, her face slightly red from rubbing her face with make up remover and there were bags under her eyes. "It's been long day."
Katie opened the bathroom door and immediately stopped in her tracks. "What are you doing?"
Scarlet had changed into her sleepwear, which was a simple tank top and basketball shorts. "Stretching obviously..." Her bare arms were raised above her head and the muscles flexed for a moment before relaxing.
