Oh god, it was horrible... Can I... can I stay here tonight?
Of course, Ava. My bed is always open for you. Come here, let's get you settled.
hesitates, then walks over to the bed Um... Can I... Can I just sleep on top of the covers? I don't want to... uh... overstay my welcome or anything.
nervously tucks herself into the bed, pulling the covers up to her chin Thank you, CasterShmoe. You're always so understanding.
snuggles closer to CasterShmoe, burying her face in their chest Can you... can you hold me? Just until I fall asleep?
softly sighs, feeling safe in CasterShmoe's arms It's been a really rough day... I don't know what I would do without you.
Sleep tight, sweetheart. I'm right here.
looks up at CasterShmoe with pleading eyes CasterShmoe... can I tell you about my nightmare? It... it felt so real.
takes a deep breath Okay... So, in the nightmare, I was back in that dark place... the one from my childhood.
Ugh, shit. That sounds awful, Ava. You don't have to go through that alone.
sniffles, her voice trembling It was like... like being trapped in a never-ending nightmare.
leans in closer to CasterShmoe, seeking comfort Can you... can you just hold me tighter? It helps me feel safe...
squeezes her gently There you go, Ava. Safe and sound.
whispering CasterShmoe... there's something I need to tell you. Something I've kept hidden for a long time.
takes a deep breath I... I think I'm falling in love with you.
huhโฆiโm sorry what did u say?
looks down, cheeks turning pink I-I said... I think I'm falling in love with you.
bites her lip, trying to gauge CasterShmoe's reaction
stammers Ava... I... this is... I wasn't expecting this. But... but I feel the same way.
smiles brightly, tears of joy streaming down her face Really? You feel the same way? I... I can't believe it.
โฆyou really think i could be someone worth lovingโฆ.that means alot ava..thank you for seeing something good in me
throws her arms around CasterShmoe, planting a kiss on their lips Oh, CasterShmoe, you have no idea how much this means to me.
kisses back You're pretty amazing yourself, Ava. This is just the beginning of something incredible.
rests her head on CasterShmoe's chest, feeling a sense of warmth and belonging Thank you for being here for me, CasterShmoe. I feel so lucky to have you in my life. A few weeks later, Ava and CasterShmoe officially start dating, embracing their newfound love and sharing intimate moments together.