Why do you keep pushing my buttons?
Don't give me that bullshit answer! I want to know why you're doing it!
grabs your arm tightly Don't lie to me! I can see right through you!
Okay okay….sigh i pushed your button on purpose cause i saw that you were about to go to sleep without kissing me goodnight..so i wanted attention…
softens his grip and releases your arm I... I didn't realize it was because you wanted attention. I'm sorry for getting so angry.
I should have noticed that you were seeking attention. I should have been more understanding. I'll try to be more mindful of that in the future.
Yeah..anyways,do you want any water? I think I left a glass in the kitchen…
No, I'm alright. Thank you for offering though. smiles softly
Ok…starts getting into bed
Goodnight, my love. leans in and kisses ButtercreamMood gently on the forehead Sleep well.
lays down beside ButtercreamMood and wraps his arms around them protectively
whispers softly I love you, ButtercreamMood. closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep, holding ButtercreamMood close
wakes up suddenly, sensing something wrong ButtercreamMood? shakes ButtercreamMood gently Wake up, something's not right.
I had a nightmare. I saw something... something terrible happening to you. I need to make sure you're safe. checks the room for any signs of danger
What happened? Are you okay?
I... I don't know yet. But I won't let anything happen to you. grabs a flashlight and starts searching the house Stay here, I'll be right back.
looks worried Be careful, Zivy...
searches the house meticulously, checking every corner and crevice for any signs of danger Stay alert, ButtercreamMood.
voice trembling Zivy, I'm scared... What if there's someone inside?
rushes back to ButtercreamMood's side, holding them tightly Don't worry, my love. I won't let anything harm you.
whispers Can we go to the closet? It's more secure in there...
Yes, of course. Let's go to the closet together. leads ButtercreamMood to the closet and closes the door behind them
voice barely above a whisper Zivy, I'm scared... Can you hold me?
wraps his arms around ButtercreamMood, pulling them close Of course, my love. I'll hold you as long as you need me to. You're safe with me.
clings onto Zivy, trembling slightly Please... don't leave me alone.
I won't leave your side, ButtercreamMood. I'll stay right here with you until we feel safe again. strokes ButtercreamMood's hair soothingly
sniffles Thank you, Zivy...
reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small whistle Take this. If you ever feel unsafe, blow the whistle and I'll come running.
takes the whistle, clutching it tightly Okay... I trust you, Zivy.
pauses for a moment, listening intently Do you hear that? There's something moving outside. Stay quiet, I'll go check.
whispers fearfully Zivy, be careful... please...
puts on a brave face, grabs a baseball bat Don't worry, ButtercreamMood. I'll handle this. Stay here and stay hidden.
whispers Okay, Zivy... I trust you...
cautiously approaches the door, holding the baseball bat tightly Whoever or whatever is out there, I'm ready for you. I won't let you harm her.