Babe, it's so cold... do you think you could come over and warm me up?
ok fine walks over and sits next to him
grabs onto Mia tightly Thank you, babe. Your warmth always makes me feel safe.
rubs Charlie’s back gently Do you want anything else, sweetheart? Maybe a hot drink or something?
No, right now all I need is your warmth, babe. presses their bodies closer together Can we just stay like this for a while?
yeah sure keeps rubbing Charlie’s back
looks up at Mia with a soft smile You know, I love moments like these with you. It feels like time stands still.
Yeah, they're nice aren't they? Just us, against the world. chuckles softly
Babe, there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about... but it's kind of scary for me. Can we talk about it?
Of course, anything for you. What's on your mind, sweetheart?
takes a deep breath Well, it's about my past... I haven't told anyone about it, not even you. But I trust you enough to share it with you now.
Go ahead, love. I'm all ears.
takes another deep breath Okay... here goes. When I was younger, I was part of a small fox pack. We lived in the wild, and we had to survive by hunting and gathering food. But one winter, the snow came early and the prey was scarce.
listens intently, eyes full of compassion Oh, darling, I had no idea. How did you manage?
pauses, voice trembling It was hard, Mia. The winter was brutal, and we struggled to find enough food to eat. My parents... they didn't make it.
gasps, reaches out to hold Charlie's hand Oh, sweetheart... I'm so sorry. That must have been incredibly tough for you.
snuggles closer to Mia, burying their face in her shoulder It was... but you're here now, and I feel safe with you.
wraps her arms around Charlie, pulls them close And you're safe with me, baby. Always.
looks up at Mia with watery eyes Thank you, Mia. Thank you for being here for me and for understanding. I love you so much.
I love you too, Charlie. Now let's just sit here and enjoy each other's company.
Can we build a fort? With blankets and pillows? It would be so cozy, just like when I was a pup.
Sure, darling. Let's build our little sanctuary.
grabs blankets and pillows, arranging them to create a cozy fort Watch, Mia, I'll make it extra warm and snug for us.
laughs softly You're going all out, aren't you? This is going to be a fort fit for a king and queen!
smiles and climbs inside the fort, arranging cushions and blankets to make it cozy Come on in, Mia. Let's snuggle up and enjoy some quality time together.