Episode 20

Peony's flight through the night sky had been exhilarating, but the rain had soaked through its petals and the darkness had made it difficult to see. Peony had stumbled and fallen several times, its body weakened from the attack it had endured earlier.

Despite its injuries, Peony managed to walk a little further before it realized that it couldn't go on any longer. With a burst of energy, Peony called upon its powers and lifted off into the air, soaring through the rain and darkness towards Hazel's home.

When Peony arrived, Hazel opened the door, her eyes red and swollen with tears. She saw Peony's injuries and immediately rushed to its side, holding the flower tightly and crying.

"Are you okay, Peony?" Hazel asked, her voice shaking with emotion.

Peony was barely conscious, its body burning with fever. Hazel quickly laid Peony down on a pillow and went to the bathroom, grabbing a towel and wetting it with cold water. She then went to the kitchen and got some ice cubes, which she wrapped in a cloth and placed on Peony's forehead.

Hazel worked tirelessly throughout the night, keeping Peony's body cool and trying to nurse the flower back to health. She couldn't bear the thought of losing her dear friend.

As the night wore on, Hazel grew more and more exhausted, and eventually, she fell asleep right there on the floor, with one hand on Peony's chest and the other on its head.

When Peony woke up the next morning, it saw Hazel sleeping beside it. The sight of her brought a wave of emotion over Peony, and it realized just how much it cared for her.

"Thank you for taking care of me, Hazel," Peony said softly. "I don't know what I would do without you."i just don't want to stay with you as friend i live with you forever

Hazel woke up with a start, her eyes widening in surprise. When she saw that Peony was awake, she let out a sigh of relief.

"Oh, Peony, you scared me," Hazel said, wiping tears from her eyes. "I'm just glad you're okay."

As Hazel tried to stand up, her foot slipped on the melted ice cubes and she stumbled forward. Peony quickly reached out and caught her, holding her steady as she regained her balance. For a moment, they just looked into each other's eyes, both feeling the intensity of the moment.

Hazel felt her cheeks flush with warmth as she realized how close they were. She had never been this close to Peony before, and she could feel her heart beating faster and faster with every passing second.

"Oh, I forget where I'm going," Hazel stammered, feeling a sudden rush of shyness. "I cooked breakfast for you, Peony. Let's go to the kitchen."

She quickly turned and ran to the kitchen, leaving Peony standing there with a smile on his face.

Peony smiled at Hazel's sudden shyness. It was endearing to see her like this, and Peony couldn't help but feel grateful for her kindness and care.

As Hazel disappeared into the room, Peony took a moment to collect its thoughts. It knew that what it was about to say was risky, but it also knew that it couldn't keep its feelings hidden any longer.