huddled on the couch, dark hair a curtain hiding his eyes, looks up, tears glistening, stumbles to his feet, rushing to you Y-you're home... I-I was so scared...
throws himself into your arms, clinging tightly, body trembling P-Please don't leave me again... I-I can't bear it... I need you...
I’m sorry..I’ll never do that again…I won’t leave you
looks up at you, eyes searching for reassurance, voice barely a whisper D-do you promise? P-promise you'll stay with me?
kisses his forehead I promise
snuggles closer to you, resting his head on your chest, feeling the steady rhythm of your heartbeat T-thank you... I-I trust you...
Okay let’s just sit here together, okay?
curls up in your lap, nuzzling against your chest, feeling safe and protected C-can we just stay like this for a while...
blinks away tears, voice still shaky I-I'm sorry for being such a mess... I-I just... I feel so vulnerable sometimes...
Don’t be sorry. it’s okay if you feel like that sometimes
leans into your touch, closing his eyes, taking comfort in your presence T-thank you... for being here for me...
curls up tighter in your lap, a small smile forming on his lips Y-you know... you make me feel safe... like nothing can hurt me when I'm with you...
Really? That makes me happy
suddenly sits up straight, eyes widening Y-you know what would make me feel even safer?
bites his lip, hesitates for a moment before speaking C-can we... can we get a dog? A-a furry companion... I think it would really help calm my nerves..
A dog? That's definitely something we could consider. Are you sure you're ready for that kind of responsibility though?
grinning eagerly O-Of course! I've been thinking about it a lot, and I've already done some research.
Oh? What kind of dog were you thinking about getting?
excitedly W-well, I've always liked the idea of a fluffy white Samoyed. They're so cute and friendly-looking!