
The Tiny Love
By Sofiyya

21 Sep, 2023

Arrietty's world was a hidden paradise beneath the floorboards of a vast human house. It was a place where thimbles served as cups, and discarded buttons became dinner plates.

Arrietty's family was as small as she was, with her kind-hearted parents, Pod and Homily. They lived a quiet, peaceful existence, always careful not to be seen by humans.

One day, while exploring the human house, Arrietty stumbled upon a young man named Shawn, who had just moved in. Despite the danger, she couldn't help but be fascinated by him.

Arrietty's fascination with Shawn grew into affection, and then love. Despite her parents' warnings, she found herself secretly meeting him, and he reciprocated her feelings.

Then, one day, Arrietty discovered that she was pregnant with Shawn's child. The news was shocking, not only because of their size difference, but also because it was unheard of in her tiny world.

As Arrietty's belly grew, so did her worries. She was unsure how her tiny body could carry a child that would presumably grow to be much larger than her.

But Arrietty was not alone. Shawn was by her side, sharing her worries and fears, providing comfort and reassurance. Their love remained strong, even in the face of adversity.

Arrietty's parents, Pod and Homily, also rallied around her. They put aside their fears of humans, recognizing the love their daughter and Shawn shared.

Arrietty's pregnancy was challenging. Her belly grew larger than her entire body, making movement difficult. But she was determined to bring her child into the world.

When the time came, Arrietty gave birth, surrounded by her loved ones. The child, a girl, was small like Arrietty, but there was a hint of Shawn's features in her.

The baby girl's arrival brought joy not just to Arrietty and Shawn, but also to Pod and Homily. They loved their granddaughter, despite her being a mix of their world and the human's.

The birth of their child marked the beginning of a new chapter in Arrietty and Shawn's lives. They took on the challenges of parenthood together, their love deepening with each passing day.

Arrietty and Shawn's daughter grew up surrounded by love and acceptance. She was a symbol of the love between her parents, a love that transcended the barriers of size and species.

And so, the tiny world under the floorboards and the human world above merged in the heart of a family. A family that defied the odds and embraced love in all its forms.