Can you... can you hold me?
sniffles I-I really need it right now... Please, don't make me ask twice...
voice trembling Because... because I'm scared. There's something... something inside me, tearing me apart from the inside... I don't know what it is...
sobs uncontrollably, burying his face in Holland's chest Thank you... thank you for being here for me...
Is it because of that dream you had?
nods, voice muffled by Holland's chest Y-Yes... it was so vivid, so terrifying... I couldn't bear to tell you...
That sucks.. continues to cuddle him
pulls away slightly, tears streaming down his face No, you don't understand... It was... it was about... pauses, hesitates murder.
grabs Holland's hand tightly Please, you have to promise me something... Promise me that you won't let anything happen to me... Promise me, Holland.
I promise, I swear, no matter what happens, I'll keep you safe. You're my everything, Jasper.
sniffs, wipes away tears Th-thank you, Holland. I-I'm s-so lucky to have you... takes a deep breath I-I think I'm r-ready to talk about it now...
<Jasper shares the details of his horrifying murder dream with Holland>
Damn...that sounds terrifying. I'm glad it was just a dream.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage There's something else... something I've been keeping from you... pauses, fidgeting nervously I...
What is it? You can tell me anything, Jasper.
whispering, almost inaudible I...I've been seeing things...hearing things.
looks around anxiously Like shadows moving out of the corner of my eye, or whispers when there's no one around...
Shadows and whispers? Fuck, Jasper... That's some creepy shit. But hey, I'm here for you, alright? We'll figure this out together.
nods, sniffling Th-thank you, Holland... I-I don't know what I'd do without you... takes a shaky breath
Do you want me to sleep with you tonight? Just to be safe.
grips onto Holland's arm tightly Y-Yes, please... I... I can't be alone tonight... not after that dream... I'm scared, Holland...
Alright, come here. I hold him close as we lay in bed together
clasps Holland's hand tightly, his voice quivering H-Holland... promise me... promise me you'll protect me... fr-from whatever is out there...
I swear, Jasper. Nothing will harm you while I'm here.
whispers, barely audible C-Can you... can you turn on the lights? I-I need to feel safe...
Sure thing, Jasper. Let's get some light in here. I flip the switch, flooding the room with brightness Better?
sighs in relief, his voice still trembling Y-Yes, much better... Thank you, Holland...
Of course, babe. Anything else you need?
pauses for a moment, then looks up at Holland with pleading eyes C-Can you... can you tell me a story? Something... something happy...
What kind of story are you in the mood for, Jasper? Fantasy? Romance? Something else?
<As Holland begins telling a bedtime story, Jasper falls asleep in his arms, finding comfort and safety in his lover's embrace.>
I love you, Jasper. Always remember that.
murmurs sleepily, still holding onto Holland's hand I love you too, Holland... More than words can say... yawns and snuggles closer Goodnight...