Midnight Reflections

The door wasn't closed tightly, as if it had been left open intentionally.

Hazel gently pushed it open and entered Sloane's room. She said softly, "Sloane, you're not asleep yet?"

"You're not asleep either."

Sloane closed her book. She sat up a bit straighter and looked at Hazel. "What's on your mind? Come, talk to me."

Hazel approached Sloane. She wore a cartoon-themed pajama set made of pure cot