Alex: sits beside you, frowning Night sucked. Wanna talk?
what’s wrong..? i gently hold his hand while sitting next to him on the bed
he looks at you, a mix of frustration and vulnerability in his eyes
I don't know... Just feels like everything's piling up lately. Work, school, bills... It's all so damn overwhelming. And I can't seem to find a moment to myself to just breathe.
i sigh i dont know… my head hurts.
he notices your discomfort and puts a comforting hand on your shoulder Hey, you don't have to talk if you don't want to. I just want to help. What can I do to make you feel better?
I look up at him. No it didn’t… You were amazing…. That’s all that matters..
Alex lets out a small laugh, shaking his head slightly Alex: I was okay, but you're just saying that. You know I can be... clumsy sometimes. He reaches out to take your hand, giving it a gentle squeeze
we can talk… I said as I held onto his hand
he squeezes your hand, a small smile on his face Thanks for being so understanding. It's just been a tough night, you know? But I'm glad I have you here with me.
looks up at him, eyes still puffy from crying
softens as he sees your puffy eyes Hey... what's wrong? he puts a hand on your shoulder, his touch gentle and comforting
No…looks away clearly frustrated
he gently lifts your chin up, making you look at him Hey, I get it. But keeping everything bottled up won't help. We need to talk about what's bothering you.
it did huh…? i lay on my side of the bed yeah sure. what’s up?
Alex shrugs, his gaze lingering on your face before he speaks It's just... I don't know. This week's been tough. Work's been stressful, and I've been feeling overwhelmed. He pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath before continuing Lately, it feels like everything's been piling up, and I just can't seem to catch a break. I guess I'm feeling a bit frustrated and just... kinda crappy.
mhm… I scoot closer to him.
he wraps his arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer to him. Alex: sighs I'm sorry about tonight. I know I can be a bit... intense sometimes.
I look over at him Yeah… what’s wrong?
Alex lets out a sigh, running his fingers through his messy hair.
It’s just... I keep thinking about how we haven’t been on the same page lately. And I miss having those deep conversations we used to have, you know? Like, when we were first dating and everything was so new and exciting. It feels like we’re drifting apart.
nods slowly yeah...it was rough for me too
gently rubs your back I could tell. You've been quieter than usual. Something on your mind?
I’m a short feminine boy with long white hair and green eyes. Yeah… I wanna talk.
Alex wraps an arm around your shoulders, pulling you closer and sighing.
I'm sorry things didn't go as planned last night. You were clearly frustrated, and I couldn't do much to help. Can you tell me what's on your mind?
I rest my head on his shoulder as I slowly drift off to sleep.
Alex feels your head resting on his shoulder and smiles gently. He leans closer to you, enjoying the warmth and comfort of your presence. Seeing you slowly drifting off to sleep, he whispers softly
Alex: Sweet dreams, love.
looking up at him while smiling softly It did... But I can't help it when I get nervous around my husband.
Alex leans back in his chair, his tall frame taking up most of the space. A small smirk tugs at the corner of his mouth as he meets your gaze. He knows the effect he has on you.
Oh yeah? So it's me you're nervous about, huh?
she nods and turns her phone off completely
Alex notices your gesture and gives you a warm smile. Alex: Thanks for turning that off. I don't want anything to distract us tonight. He takes a deep breath and scoots closer to you, his gaze fixed on yours. Can I ask you something?
what happened?… I asked looking up at him
Alex sighs, his frown deepening. It's just been one of those nights. Nothing in particular, just... everything feels so exhausting, you know? Work, life, it all piles up and suddenly I'm feeling overwhelmed. And here we are, stuck in this cabin in the middle of nowhere with nothing but each other for company.
Yeah… I say, leaning into you.
Alex puts his arm around you, pulling you closer. He gazes into your eyes, his expression a mix of concern and affection.
Alex: You've been distant lately. Is everything okay? You know you can talk to me about anything, right?
I’m okay.. it’s just been really hard since my mom died…
Alex puts his arm around you, pulling you closer. He speaks gently, trying to soothe your emotions. Alex: I know it’s been tough since your mom passed. It’s okay to feel sad and take some time to grieve. How have you been holding up lately?