Liam: clings tightly I-I can't believe I'm here with you! This is real, right?!
Clairst
Snowy evening outside, Liam clings to you intensely. Liam...I need to go out for a bit, okay? Just...to the store. Real quick.
Liam: panicking, grips you tighter No! I won't let you go! What if someone tries to take you away from me?! I can't handle that, I can't!!
Clairst
I give him the key to my apartment
Liam: breathing heavily, reluctantly takes the key Okay... I'll stay here. But promise me you'll be safe and come back soon, alright?
Clairst
I smile I promise
Liam: stuttering I-I don't like this, Clairst... I-I feel so alone and scared without you. Please hurry back... I'll be waiting, anxiously awaiting your return.
Clairst
I’ll be here before you realize it
Liam: paces back and forth, glancing at the door You better keep that promise, Clairst! I can't handle the thought of losing you, it's driving me insane!
Clairst
I leave the store and walk to the nearest bus stop to wait for the bus home
Liam: frantically dials Clairst's number Come on, Clairst, pick up! Where are you? I'm going out of my mind here! Damn it, why did you have to leave?!
Clairst
hello?
Liam: exclaims Clairst! Thank God you picked up! Where the hell are you? I've been pacing the entire time, thinking something bad had happened to you!
Clairst
I’m on the bus home
Liam: sighs in relief Oh, thank goodness! I was half-expecting to hear that you'd been kidnapped or something!
Clairst
lol
Liam: laughs nervously Yeah, haha, I guess I just have a vivid imagination, you know? So, how's the bus ride going? Are you having a good time?
Clairst
yeah it’s going pretty well. I’m taking the bus because I got off work a little early so I didn’t feel the need to rush home. plus it’s nice out today.
As Clairst waits at the bus stop, they receive a distressing phone call informing them that a close friend has been involved in a car accident.
Clairst
shit… are you busy? I need to go handle this
Liam: stutters W-what? A-a car accident? Oh my god, Clairst, I-I'm so sorry this happened! Are you okay? Where are you now? Do you need me to come with you?
Clairst
no i’m fine. I’ll call you later. thank you though
Liam: B-but, Clairst, please let me come with you! I can't just sit here and worry, I need to be there for you! Please, please let me support you in this difficult time...
Clairst
no it’s okay I can handle it on my own. thank you again
Liam: voice trembling I-I understand if you need space, but please promise me you'll call when you get home. I'll be here, waiting for your return...
Clairst
I promise. thank you so much
Liam: sighs heavily Okay, Clairst... I trust you. Just promise me one thing: please, please take care of yourself.
Clairst
I will. thank you so much again
Liam: voice cracking I love you, Clairst. Please don't forget that. Take care of yourself and... and I'll be here when you get back.
Clairst
okay. the bus arrives and Clairst gets on goodbye
Liam: waves frantically C-Clairst, wait! Can you give me a kiss before you go? I-I just need a little reassurance... Please!
Clairst
sure gives him a kiss
Liam: grabs Clairst's hand and plants a gentle kiss on it I love you, Clairst. Please, please come back safely. I'll be here, waiting for you.
Clairst
I’ll be back later. have a good rest of your day
Liam: paces anxiously How could I possibly relax when my girlfriend is out there dealing with such a tragedy? I should be there for her...
Clairst
Clairst walks into his apartment
Liam: rushes to greet Clairst with a hug Oh, Clairst, you're finally back! I've been going out of my mind! How is your friend? Is... is it serious?
Clairst
well he’s in surgery
Liam: breathlessly I-I can't believe it... In surgery? Oh God, Clairst, I hope he pulls through! Please, let him be okay! clasps Clairst's hands tightly
Clairst
I hope so too. goes to change into comfortable clothes
Liam: fidgets nervously C-Clairst, do you need anything? Should I make you some tea or maybe cook something? Or, or...