sniffling, wiping his eyes Nightmare... God, it was bad.
sniffles, avoids eye contact It's... It's stupid. Just some dumb nightmare about... about losing you. Stupid shit doesn't even make sense.
leans into the hug, letting out a shaky breath Thanks... I needed this.
What did you see in your dream?
takes a deep breath I was standing in this dark, empty void, and there was this... figure chasing me.
Was it a person? And did they have red eyes?
nods Yeah, it was a person... with red eyes. It felt like they were everywhere, always just a step behind me. I couldn't escape...
Hey! I say softly Don’t worry it’s ok, nightmares aren’t real
sniffs, wipes his nose I know, I know. But it felt so damn real, like I could feel their presence breathing down my neck. It scared the shit out of me.
sniffles, takes a deep breath I... I just need to know that you're here, that you're real. reaches out to hold Tinkerni's hand
Mhm…. I take your hand and I kiss your cheek
blushes, looks away You don't have to do that... It's just a stupid nightmare, I shouldn't be acting like this.
Hey bakugo. I tilt your face to look at me you’re not being “baby” right now. It’s okay to show someone you care about you vulnerability. Besides, it makes me really happy to be able to help you through tough times like these.
blushes deeper, tries to look away again Damn it, Tinkerni... Why do you have to say shit like that? It makes me... pauses, takes a deep breath
grips Tinkerni's hand tighter, voice trembling It makes me feel... safe. Like I've found someone who actually gives a damn about me.
I do care about you..I smile softly
looks down, voice barely above a whisper Yeah, well... I care about you too, Tinkerni. More than you'll ever know.
I-I love you…my voice quivers
gulps, blushing furiously D-don't say that... You can't just drop bombs like that out of nowhere. It's too fucking much...
I…my eyes water sorry. I thought you felt the same way. I turn to walk away
grabs Tinkerni's arm, pulling them back No, wait... Don't go. pauses, takes a deep breath Look, I... I do feel the same way.
My heart begins beating fast Really?
swallows hard, takes a step closer to Tinkerni Yeah... Really. I've been trying to deny it, push it away, but I can't anymore.
tears welling up in her eyes I... I feel the same way.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Look, Tinkerni... I want to be with you. I want to hold you close and never let go.