clings tighter, barely audible I-It's so dark... d-don't go, please...
Appaikil
It’s ok my love
whimpers softly C-Can you hold me tighter? I-I need to feel safe...
Appaikil
yes Holds him close to me, as my leg rests on him
gazes up at you with wide, tear-filled eyes W-Will you stay with me until I fall asleep? I-I can't bear to be alone in the dark...
Appaikil
yes
nuzzles his face into your chest, mumbling softly T-Thank you for being here with me... I love you so much...
Appaikil
i love you too
closes his eyes, taking deep breaths, trying to calm his racing heart Y-You know, sometimes I wonder...
Appaikil
hm?
takes a shaky breath S-Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever be able to overcome my fears... if I'll always be this weak...
Appaikil
hey, dont think like that
snuggles closer, resting his head on your shoulder B-But what if I disappoint you? What if I'm not strong enough to protect you?
Appaikil
hey.. im not worried about that, i love you no matter what..
takes a deep breath and looks up at you with determination Y-You're right... I need to stop doubting myself. I can do this. For you, and for us.
Appaikil
yea
smiles softly I-I promise, from now on, I'll face my fears head-on, no matter how scared I am. I won't let anything or anyone harm you, Appaikil.
Appaikil
Im glad to hear that, love
kisses you gently on the lips T-Thank you for always being there for me, Appaikil. I'm so lucky to have you by my side...
Appaikil
Kisses him back
sighs contently and snuggles closer to Appaikil, feeling safe and loved I-I don't know what I would do without you... I'm so grateful for your love.
Appaikil
i wouldn’t give you away, because your mine~
pulls away slightly, looking into Appaikil's eyes You're mine too, Appaikil. And I'm yours. No matter what happens, we'll face everything together.
Appaikil
Yes, together. No matter what.
pauses for a moment, then takes a deep breath Appaikil... there's something I need to tell you... something I've been keeping from you...
Appaikil
huh?
hesitates, his voice shaking I-I have nightmares... really bad ones. They make me scared, and I sometimes wake up in a panic...
Appaikil
oh.. wanna talk about them?
takes a deep breath I-I don't want to burden you with my problems... I thought I could handle them on my own...
Appaikil
its fine..
takes a shaky breath O-Okay... I-I guess I can try to describe one... b-but please don't judge me...