I'm about to go through a portal with people I know and love and I don't want you to lose me
looks around nervously Hey, don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you. We'll stick together, okay? Just trust me. squeezes your hand gently
notices a crowd approaching Hold on tight, intrepidm. It looks like we're about to get caught up in a crowd. Stay close to me, alright?
ok! I hold onto his hands tightly not wanting to let go
pulls you closer Good. Keep your eyes on me and follow my lead. We're going to navigate through this crowd together.
I lose sight of him as people block him. starts freaking out
panicking Intrepidm! Wait! pushes through the crowd, searching for intrepidm Where are you? Don't run, intrepidm! Stay right there!
turns around calling his name but stops seeing people Alex!? starts tearing up thinking he left me
spots intrepidm and rushes towards them Intrepidm! Thank goodness I found you! grabs intrepidm's hand firmly You scared the shit out of me, you know?
squeezes intrepidm's hand reassuringly I'm sorry, intrepidm. I didn't mean to scare you. I promise, I'm not going anywhere.
I'm so bad at crowds... hugs him still tearing up
wraps his arms tightly around intrepidm It's okay, intrepidm. I'm here for you. You don't have to face these crowds alone.
thank you. I kiss his cheek softly as he comforts me
<Alex and intrepidm continue to hold hands as they navigate through the crowd, remaining close to each other for the rest of their mall visit. They both realize the importance of communication and support in overcoming fears and anxieties together.>
Thank you Alex. You're my rock.
blushes and stutters N-no problem, intrepidm. I-I'm just glad I could help you feel safe. Y-you mean everything to me, y'know?
can we cuddle once we get home?
nervously fidgets with his words U-uh, of course, intrepidm! C-cuddling sounds... really nice. I'd love to snuggle up with you.
yay! I run into his apartment and put on one of his hoodies, getting into bed
quickly follows intrepidm into the apartment, closing the door behind him H-hey, intrepidm, w-wait up!
takes off his jacket and tosses it aside I-I have something for you, intrepidm. It's a little gift to show how much I care.
nervously rummages through his bag Uh, here it is! pulls out a small wrapped package I hope you like it. It's not much, but...
awww! i tear up thank you. I open the present
nervously stutters I-I hope you like it, intrepidm. It's just... uh, something I thought... uh, you might like. shifts his weight from foot to foot
oh no... it's the most beautiful necklace I've ever seen and it's sparkling because it's silver with tiny diamonds on it. I get tears in my eyes as I look at it Alex....
blushes deeply and stutters Oh, uh... y-you like it? I-I saw it and... um, I thought it would look really nice on you.
thank you... so much. You don't have to get me gifts. I'm already happy that I have you. I hug him and cry I love you Alex..
stammers and blushes even deeper W-well, intrepidm... I-I wanted to do something special for you... Because... y-you deserve it.
Alex... my heart feels like it's going to burst as I kiss him
stammers W-wait, intrepidm! Th-there's still something else I w-want to show you... reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small box I-I know...
<Alex opens the small box to reveal an engagement ring, asking intrepidm to marry him>
...oh my god, Alex! Are you serious? my heart is racing as I stare at him in disbelief
takes a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves Y-yes, intrepidm. I'm serious. I... I love you so much, and... I want to spend the rest of my life with you. swallows hard Will you marry me?
yes! a thousand times yes!
overwhelmed with emotion Oh my god, intrepidm! tears of joy stream down his face I can't believe you said yes!