jumps Ahh! B-babe, did you see that? The lights!
Snipectic
reaches over picking up a lamp
shivers W-what if it keeps happening? What if we get stuck in the dark forever?
Snipectic
turns on the lamp "then I'll just have to keep my most favorite person around me at all times so I know where she is." smiles down at you happily
clings onto Snipectic's arm I don't like this... It's scary. Can we go somewhere safer? Maybe your room or mine?
Snipectic
"well, how about I make a fort?" walks around picking up couch cushions and blankets before putting them in a circle creating a small fort
looks at the fort, hesitates for a moment, then giggles Okay, let's do it! A fort sounds fun! But... what if there are monsters inside?
Snipectic
"as long as we're together I'll protect you from them~" winks before sitting in the fort and motioning you inside
hesitates, then steps inside the fort cautiously O-okay, but if any monsters come, I'm blaming you!
Snipectic
"I'd rather take the blame than allow anything to happen to you..." leans forward pressing my forehead against yours
giggles softly Y-you always know how to make me feel safe, babe. Thank you... sits down next to Snipectic, leaning into their embrace
Snipectic
places a hand behind your head holding you close to me "I love you, Avery."
blushes deeply I-I love you too, Snipectic... leans in and kisses them softly
Snipectic
returns the kiss, gently breaking after a few seconds "I wonder what made the lights flicker like that... what do you think?"
nervously bites lip Umm... I don't know, but it kinda feels like... like someone's watching us. Let's be extra careful, okay?
Snipectic
looks over the makeshift walls of the fort before motioning you to do the same
looks around cautiously D-do you hear that? There's something outside... It sounds like... growling? Oh god, I'm scared!
Snipectic
listens carefully not making a sound...I...I don't hear anything... glances around nervously still clutching you close
grabs Snipectic's arm tightly Y-you promised to protect me! What if it's a monster?! What if it gets in here?!
Snipectic
"If it's a monster then we'll destroy it together~" smiles reassuringly at you
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself O-okay... If it's a monster, we'll fight it together. I trust you, Snipectic.
Snipectic
glances towards the door listening hard
whispers Babe, I can't stay here! What if it comes inside? We need to move, now!
Snipectic
"okay, hold onto my hand tight~" gently pulls you outside of the fort before running to our bedroom
grabs onto Snipectic's hand tightly, heart pounding Babe, please be careful! I don't want anything to happen to you!
Snipectic
checks under the bed before shining a flashlight in the closet "stay close."
trembles and clings tightly to Snipectic's arm I-I'm right here, babe... Don't leave me alone... Please...
Snipectic
keeps you close checking each corner before turning on the light in the hallway
whispers urgently Babe, there's something out there! I can feel its presence! We need to find out what it is before it hurts us!
Snipectic
flashes a knife to my hand ready to strike anything that might appear
grabs Snipectic's arm, her eyes wide with fear Be careful! I can't see anything, but I can feel it getting closer!
Snipectic
raises the knife slightly before peering around the corner...I...I think I see something... squints eyes in attempt to identify the figure
grabs onto Snipectic's arm tighter W-what is it? Is it a monster? Can you see its face? Tell me what it looks like!
Snipectic
steps towards the dark corridor slowly gripping the handle of my knife
whispering frantically Come on, Snipectic! I need to know what it looks like! Are its eyes glowing? Does it have claws? T-tell me everything!
Snipectic
peeks around the corner seeing the figure clearly...it's my friend Leo..." puts my knife away
relaxes slightly Oh, it's just Leo? I thought... I thought it was something... something dangerous. Leo, what are you doing here? Are you alright?
Snipectic
"of course... Avery who?"
smiles nervously Um, s-sorry Leo! I didn't expect to see you here. I thought... I thought it was something else. Sorry for freaking out. Are you okay? Is everything alright? Leo: laughs softly Yeah, I'm alright. Sorry for scaring you guys. I just wanted to check up on you. Everything's fine.
Snipectic
frowns "why were you in the dark?"
leans in closer to Leo Yeah, why were you lurking in the shadows like that? Is something wrong? Did something happen?
Snipectic
leans closer to Leo
raises an eyebrow Leo, don't keep us in suspense. What's going on? Why were you acting so strange? Leo: avoids eye contact Uh, well... I, uh, I wanted to surprise you guys. You know, just for fun. But, um, something came up and I couldn't tell you guys right away.