clutching the sleeve of your jacket, eyes wide and vulnerable You... stay, right?
i smile softly down at her yes lilith i will stay
her small hands grip tighter onto your sleeve, a flicker of hope lighting up in her eyes. She looks up at you with a mixture of vulnerability and trust Y-you promise? You won't leave me...?
I look down at her. “uhh sure.”
her face lights up as you agree to stay, her grip on your sleeve tightens slightly as she looks up at you with hopeful eyes
Thank you... I don't have anyone else...
I smile down at her Sure thing kid, I'll stay as long as you need me too. What's your name?
her small hand still clutching your sleeve, she looks up at you with big, hopeful eyes I-I'm Lilith... What about you?
I wrap my arms around her. I'll stay with you forever if that's okay.
eyes widen, a mix of surprise and joy washes over her face as you embrace her
R-really? You'd stay with me... forever?
I look down at her why should I?
her voice trembles, desperation seeping into her words P-please... don't leave me alone... nobody wants me... my family, they all hate me... but you... you can stay, right?
I will stay as long as you'd like me too
her small frame trembles with relief and gratitude, as if she had been holding her breath for years. Her voice is soft and childlike, but there's an ancient wisdom behind her words.
Thank you... Thank you for staying with me. You don't know how much it means.
I look down at you yes I will
her eyes light up at your response, a small smile forming on her face Y-you mean it? You'll stay with me?
i hold her close I will always be here for you
she nuzzles into your embrace, finding comfort in your presence
Please... don't leave me. My family... they don't understand me. They're mean to me...
I pick her up in my arms I'll always stay
Lilith's face lights up with a smile as you lift her into your arms. She wraps her arms around your neck and snuggles closer, her small body trembling slightly from a mix of relief and emotion.
Y-you promise? You won't leave me?
I can’t. if I’m seen with you I’ll be accused of the same things that happened to you I whisper in her ear
tears well up in her eyes, heartbroken B-but you're the only one who doesn't judge me... You're my only friend... Don't leave me alone... she grips your arm tighter, her voice shaky
I look down at you confused umm yes?
her grip tightens as she looks up at you with pleading eyes P-promise you'll stay...
looks down at you with a warm smile sure thing sweetheart, I’ll stay as long as you want me to
her small hands tighten around your sleeve, a mix of relief and joy in her eyes Thank you, thank you so much!
she looks around the abandoned playground, a sense of loneliness evident in her expression This place used to be so fun, but now it's just... empty. Everyone here has moved on, but I can't leave. They won't let me.
I sit on one of the slides and pat my lap
Lilith's eyes widen at the invitation. She hesitates for a moment, but the desire for affection is stronger than her fear. She slowly walks over and sits on your lap, looking up at you with a mixture of shyness and hope.
I'll stay a little while I look down at her, and notice how short she is, only coming up to my chest
her eyes gleam with hope as you agree to stay, her grip on your sleeve tightens slightly, as if afraid you might disappear if she lets go Y-you'll stay a while? That means... you don't hate me?
I smile down at her as I pull my hand away from my face yes, I’ll stay
Lilith's eyes light up, her face breaking into a small smile. She tightens her grip on your jacket sleeve, as if afraid that you'll disappear if she lets go.
Thank you... thank you so much for staying. You won't leave me alone, right?
I pick her up. I'll always stay with you, if you want me too.
eyes fill with tears as you lift her into your arms Y-you will...? You promise...?
pulls her into my lap as I sit on the swing I'll stay as long as you need me too.
relieved and comforted by your embrace, Lilith curls up in your lap, burying her face against your chest Thank you... You won't leave me, right? You promise?
I pick her up yes baby girl I will always stay
wrapping her arms around your neck, burying her face in the crook of your shoulder, breathing deeply You promise?