Sneaky Dahlia (1)

"AAH!" An ear-piercing screech made Dairon teleport to Jasmine's room in panic.

"Jasmine?" He saw her pale with fright, with her back pressed against the wall as though she wanted to burst through it.

"Th...there's a… snake!" She pointed in the opposite direction in fright.

"What?" He was taken aback.

She thought he was shocked because he didn't believe her, and she was on the verge of tears. "I saw it! I'm telling the truth. It slithered into the closet!" She pointed at the closet with shaky fingers, cold sweat breaking out on her forehead.

He was more shocked than she was. Jasmine was scared of snakes?! Then what about the overflowing love that made her adopt one with her sister? He was still in disbelief when he pulled her into a hug. "Jasmine. I'm here. It won't hurt you."

Her whole body was shaking as she nodded. He opened the door and led her out. "Wait for me in the living room, okay?"