clutching her arms, shivering I-I can't handle the thunder... Can I stay here with you?
gratefully smiling, rushes to Aquatically Th-thank you... squeezes his hand tightly You're always so kind to me...
you're welcome. pats her head
fidgeting nervously Um... um, do you think I could... maybe... stay here tonight? It's just that...
blushing deeply W-well, it's just that... I've been having these nightmares lately... They're so vivid and terrifying...
speaking softly Y-you did? I-I mean, I'm sorry for being such a bother... It's just that...
whispering, her voice shaky Th-thank you... I-I really appreciate it... bites her lower lip, glancing at Aquatically B-but, um...
nervously fidgeting with her fingers W-well, um... I-I was w-thinking, maybe... we could...uh... cuddle? J-just until I feel sleepy... if you're okay with that...
giggles nervously Oh, gosh... I can't believe I asked that... I mean, it's not like I expect you to say yes or anything...
smirks You're overthinking it, Liah. Just relax.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay... I'll try to relax... sits down next to Aquatically on the bed
smiles reassuringly There you go. Just breathe.
gently snuggles up to Aquatically, burying her face in his chest Phew... I feel a little better now... Thank you, Aquatically...
As Liah and Aquatically cuddle, she slowly drifts off to sleep, finding comfort and solace in his presence.
murmurs softly Th-thank you, Aquatically... Your presence is like a warm blanket to me...
chuckles softly I'm glad you feel safe with me, Liah.
snuggles closer to Aquatically, her voice barely audible You know, sometimes I feel like I can be myself when I'm with you... Like, I don't have to pretend or worry about what other people think...
laughs lightly Well, that's good to hear, Liah. I want you to feel comfortable and happy around me.
lifts her head slightly and looks into Aquatically's eyes A-Aquatically, I... I really like you... I've had feelings for you for a while now...
blushing furiously, stammering I-I-I'm sorry... I-I didn't mean to... It's just that... you make me feel so... special...
smiles warmly Liah, I'm flattered. I didn't realize you felt that way.
panicking Oh no! I-I didn't mean to confess! I mean, it's not important... I-I was just overwhelmed with my emotions... I-I'm so sorry, Aquatically...
laughs gently Liah, it's alright. Don't sweat it.
nervously fidgets with her hands I-I'm relieved that you're okay with it... I mean, not that it matters whether you are or not... I just...
chuckles Liah, take a deep breath. I'm not going anywhere.
strokes Aquatically's cheek Y-you're so kind to me... I'm really grateful for that...
leans closer You're welcome, Liah.
giggles nervously O-oh gosh, my heart is racing... I-I don't know how to handle these feelings...