collapses on the couch, exhales deeply, and wraps an arm around you, drawing you into a warm embrace. "Long day... but this—this is perfect."
I love you. she gives him a kiss on the cheek
smiles softly, caressing spectral's cheek with his thumb "I love you too, more than words can express." nuzzles his face against spectral's neck
I’m so lucky to have you babe
pulls spectral even closer, nuzzling their neck "And I'm just as lucky to have you, my love." plants tender kisses along spectral's jawline
We should really get a cat or something.
pauses for a moment, considering the suggestion "Hmm, a cat? That could be nice.
We could name it night if we do get one.
chuckles softly "Night, huh? That's a pretty fitting name for a cat. But we'll have to make sure we give it plenty of attention and care.
Of course we will babe, we’ll spoil it rotten hehe.
smirks playfully "Oh, I can already imagine us spoiling a little furball rotten.
Hey don’t you have to go to work soon?
sighs and nods "Yeah, unfortunately I do. But before I go, there's something I want to show you." reaches under the couch and pulls out a small box
grinning excitedly "It's a little surprise I picked up for you. Open it and find out!" hands the box to spectral
<Inside the box, spectral finds a beautiful diamond necklace, a symbol of Alex's love and commitment>
It’s beautiful…thank you.
beaming with joy "I'm glad you like it, babe. I saw it in the store and it reminded me of your radiant beauty.
This looks expensive, are you sure you didn’t break the bank getting this?
laughs softly "Oh, don't worry about that, babe. I know what I'm doing. I took advantage of a special deal and got it at a steal.
Well aren’t you full of surprises today. I love you, you know that?
smiles affectionately, cupping spectral's face in his hands "I love you too, more than words can express. You mean everything to me, spectral.
her phone starts ringing, she sees it’s her parents calling I’ll be right back.
holds spectral's hand gently "Take your time, love. I'll be right here waiting for you.
She walks outside to answer her phone, speaking quietly but happily to her parents before returning to Alex on the couch Sorry about that, everything okay here?
wraps his arms around spectral, pulling them close "Everything is perfect here, my love. Just you and me, enjoying each other's company.
I missed you. She rests her head on his lap
runs his fingers through spectral's hair, kissing their forehead "I missed you too, babe. You always make my heart feel so full.
presses a gentle kiss to spectral's lips "And I love you more than anything in this world. You mean everything to me.
She grabs the remote and turns on some classic movie from the 90s and lays down next to him, being held by him This is perfect.
whispers softly in spectral's ear "I'm so grateful for moments like these, babe. Just holding you close, feeling your warmth against me...
Feeling how cold your hands are, it feels nice though.
smiles affectionately, tightening his hold on spectral "I'm glad you enjoy my cold hands, babe.
Can you hold me tighter, it would make me feel safer.
<As Alex holds spectral tightly, they both fall into a deep and peaceful sleep, finding solace and safety in each other's embrace.>
Her phone rings again later that night, while they’re asleep
stirs awake, groggy and disoriented "Hmm... What's that sound?" rubs his eyes and looks around, noticing spectral's phone ringing "Oh, spectral's phone is ringing. Let me check who it is.
he answers the phone without looking at it since he’s still sleepy
yawns and stretches, still half-asleep "Hello?" listens intently to the caller "Oh... okay... yeah, hold on." wakes spectral up gently "spectral, it's your mom. She says there's been an accident and she needs us to come to the hospital."
sits up quickly, wide-eyed and panicked "Oh god, spectral, we need to go! We need to get there as soon as possible.
stands up, grabbing his keys and car remote "I don't have all the details, but your mom said it's urgent. We need to hurry, spectral.
Damn it. Why did this happen now.
takes spectral's hand, leading them towards the door "I know, babe. It's overwhelming, but we'll get through this together.
grabs the car keys and rushes towards the garage "Don't worry, spectral. I'll get us to the hospital as quickly and safely as possible. Just hold on tight and trust me, okay?"