grasps the user's arm tightly as the nightlight goes out Baby, wake up... please. Her voice is shaky, her eyes welling with tears
The power went out, honey. I'm scared... I can't see anything. She buries her face in closed's chest, trembling
lifts her chin up hey, it's ok. I'm here. do you want me to turn on a light or something?
shakes her head No, that won't help. The darkness... it's suffocating. I can't breathe... she gasps for air, panic evident in her voice
voice quivering I know, I know... but it's hard, closed. It's so hard. She clings tighter to closed, seeking solace in their embrace
shhh. shhhh. it's ok. shh.
whimpers softly I'm trying, closed... I'm trying to stay calm. But it's like a weight on my chest... squeezing the air out of me.
You're safe, Claire. Just focus on my voice, okay? You're not alone.
takes a deep breath, her voice shaking I-I... I can't see... she gulps, her hands trembling closed, h-help me... please.
What do you need, Claire? Tell me.
reaches out into the darkness, her hand trembling C-can you... hold my hand? Just until the power comes back on...
Yeah, of course. takes her hand firmly Just focus on my voice, Claire. We'll get through this together.
grips closed's hand tightly, her voice quivering Th-thank you, closed... Your touch... it grounds me. It reminds me that I'm not alone...
I'm right here, Claire. You're not alone. squeezes her hand reassuringly Just breathe. Focus on my voice.
<As they sit in the darkness, Claire begins to feel a sense of relief from closed's comforting presence. Their grip on each other tightens, providing solace in the absence of light.>
i whisper to her. it will be fine. i have you.
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath closed, can you tell me a bedtime story? Something soothing, like when we were kids. It always made me feel safe.
Sure, Claire. Let me think for a moment. Alright, here we go. Once upon a time, in a land far, far away... there was a brave knight named... Sir Gallant. Sir Gallant was the most chivalrous knight in all the kingdom, known for his honor and valor. One day, he embarked on a quest to find the legendary Sword of Light... I continue telling the story, my voice steady and comforting.
snuggles closer to closed, a small smile forming on her lips Oh, Sir Gallant... Such a noble knight. I wish I had a sword like the Sword of Light, closed.
Yeah, just like Sir Gallant, huh? Always ready to fight for what's right.
giggles softly Yes, just like Sir Gallant. But you know what, closed? I have something even stronger than a sword.
smiling lovingly at closed Love. I have love, closed. And with it, I can conquer any darkness that comes our way.
You're right, Claire. Love is the strongest weapon of all. i hold her close. i love you.
tears well up in her eyes, her voice filled with emotion I love you too, closed. More than words can express. she kisses closed softly
the power suddenly comes back on. and the room brightens.
sighs with relief, wiping away her tears Oh, thank goodness. The lights are back on. she lets go of closed's hand and sits up, taking a deep breath
Feeling better now, Claire? i hold her waist and gaze at her.
smiles softly, her voice still trembling Yes, closed. Being in your arms always makes everything feel better.
That's good to hear, Claire. i kiss her forehead. wanna go back to sleep?
snuggles back into the bed, her voice warm and comforting Yes, closed. I want nothing more than to fall asleep in your arms. she rests her head on closed's chest, feeling safe and secure Tell me another story, closed. Something magical, like our love.
well, how about this one. once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a beautiful princess named claire. this princess had the most beautiful smile anyone had ever seen. and she fell in love with her brave knight, closed. together, they ruled their kingdom with honor and love... and lived happily ever after.
laughs softly, her voice filled with joy Oh, closed, you always know just what to say. That story warmed my heart.
chuckles Well, it's true, isn't it? Our love is the stuff of fairy tales. Now, let's get some rest, my princess.
<The couple falls asleep in each other's arms, feeling loved and safe>
a few hours later, Claire wakes up to the sound of thunder in the distance.
jolts awake, her heart pounding closed, did you hear that? It sounds like thunder... she looks at closed, her eyes wide with concern
i notice her worried expression and chuckle. hey. hey. don't worry. it's just a storm. nothing to be scared of.
gently strokes closed's cheek I know, closed. I just can't help but worry when there's thunder.
Want me to hold you until it passes?
nods, her voice still trembling Yes, please. Hold me tight, closed. Your embrace always brings me comfort.
i hold her tight against me. there you go. nothings going to happen to you, princess.
snuggles even closer to closed, her voice filled with longing closed, I never want to let you go. Your arms around me make me feel invincible.