Luz sat alone in the dim-lit living room of The Owl House, her heart aching with the weight of her mother's rejection. Her eyes were red-rimmed from crying, the salty trails of her tears still glistening on her cheeks.

The silence was abruptly broken by the creaking of the front door. Amity walked in, her green hair reflecting the moonlight that streamed in through the windows.

"Luz?" Amity called, concern edging her tone. She'd never seen Luz in such a state before. The usual bright spark in Luz's eyes seemed extinguished.

Luz looked up at the sound of Amity's voice, the sadness in her eyes deepening. "Amity," she choked out, her voice barely a whisper.

"What happened?" Amity asked, her heart clenching at the sight of Luz's distress. Luz just shook her head, the words too painful to voice.

Amity sat down next to Luz, offering a comforting presence. "We don't need to talk about it if you don't want to," she said gently.

Luz nodded, grateful for Amity's understanding. They sat together in silence, the bond between them strengthening amid the turmoil surrounding them.

"Why don't we get some sleep?" Amity offered finally, seeing Luz struggle to keep her eyes open. Tiredness had started to creep up on Luz, dulling the remnants of her pain.

Luz agreed, her exhaustion too overpowering. They ascended the stairs, entering the comfort of their shared room. Luz slipped under the covers, her body feeling heavy with tiredness.

Amity watched Luz from across the room, her heart aching for her friend. The sight of Luz's tear-stained face was seared in her mind, a testament to the pain she was going through.

Luz closed her eyes, trying to escape her reality. The events of the day played in her mind, the pain of her mother's rejection too fresh.

Amity couldn't bear the silence anymore. She crossed the room and slipped under the covers next to Luz, wrapping an arm around her friend.

Luz tensed at the contact at first, then slowly relaxed into Amity's touch. The warmth from Amity’s body provided a small comfort amid her emotional turmoil.

"I'm here for you, Luz," Amity whispered into the darkness. There was strength in those words, a promise to stand by Luz in her darkest moments.

Luz's breath hitched at Amity's words. She turned to face her, their faces just inches apart. The sincerity in Amity's eyes was undeniable, stirring something deep within Luz.

"Thank you, Amity," Luz murmured, her voice choked with emotion. Amity just nodded, squeezing Luz gently in response. They fell asleep intertwined, taking solace in each other's presence.

They woke up with the rise of the sun, the morning light a stark contrast to the darkness they'd endured the previous night. Luz's eyes were still rimmed with red, but the storm had passed.

Amity was the first to break the silence. "How are you feeling?" she asked softly, her gaze fixed on Luz. Luz managed a weak smile, grateful for Amity's constant support.

"Better," Luz simply answered. And she meant it, the turmoil of the previous night felt slightly distant. Amity's presence had granted her a sense of peace she hadn't expected.

Their days fell into a comforting routine, the two of them finding strength in their shared experiences. Luz gradually learned to accept her pain, her heart beginning to heal with time.

Amity was always there, a beacon of hope amid Luz's chaos. Her unwavering support helped Luz navigate her new reality, her presence a constant reminder that she wasn't alone.

Gradually, Luz's smile began to return, the light in her eyes reigniting. Her spirit was bruised, but not broken. The house was once again filled with laughter and warmth.

Therefore, the two girls grew stronger, their bond deepening with each passing day. Amidst the heartache and pain, they found a glimmer of hope, their love for each other the balm for their wounded hearts.

Eventually, Luz's wound started to heal, the pain of her mother's rejection fading into a sad memory. She found resilience in unexpected places, her spirit shining brighter than ever.

And so, Luz found her home in The Owl House, in the warmth of Amity's arms. Through the tears and the heartbreak, they discovered love and acceptance, the greatest strength of all.