After her... encounter in the common room earlier, and unmistakenly having her feelings and thoughts and worries, confirmed, Penelope came running back to her room and crawled in bed and cried. She cried and cried until there was nothing left but soft, small hiccups, and even those she tried to hide by throwing her blanket over her head.

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Saturday -

"Just give him a chance, Penelope. He's here for a reason and let him try, sweetheart. Please? Think of my happiness. Of yours?"

"I know, mother. But--"

Jessica cut her daughter off. "Let him try. Now go in there and be pleasant. It's not your nose, remember that."

( I'm a monster! )

Penelope was a little more than upset as she folded her clothes neatly and placed them in a small, open suitcase on her bed. She wasn't wanting to go home, nor was she looking forward to it. It was just for the weekend but the purpose behind it had her clenching her teeth. Being upset about it all week didn't help to lessen her stress.

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