touches his lip gingerly This look bad doesn't it?
CreamChill
Nods Yeah, let me help clean that up. Come inside.
smiles gratefully Thanks, CreamChill. I really appreciate it. stands up and follows CreamChill inside
CreamChill
Leads James to the bathroom Here, use this ice pack on your lip.
takes the ice pack from CreamChill and gently applies it to his bruised lip Thanks, CreamChill. It's been a rough night.
CreamChill
Gently touches James' shoulder You want to talk about it?
looks into CreamChill's eyes, his voice barely above a whisper It's just... my dad. He's been drinking more and more lately.
CreamChill
why
sighs heavily My mom left him. Said she couldn't take it anymore. And now he's taking it out on me.
CreamChill
does he hurt you often
pauses, looking down Yeah... more than you know. I've learned to deal with it, but it's not easy.
CreamChill
how about I stay with you
looks up, a glimmer of hope in his eyes You... you'd do that for me?
CreamChill
yes
smiles, a sense of relief washing over him Thank you, CreamChill. That means a lot to me.
CreamChill
let’s go to bed
nods, feeling a sense of safety Okay, I trust you. Lead the way to the bedroom.
CreamChill
leads him to the bedroom
settles into the bed, feeling comforted by CreamChill's presence Thank you for being here, CreamChill.
CreamChill
I’ll sleep next to you tonight
smiles, feeling a sense of security That's perfect. I'm glad I won't have to face this alone tonight.
CreamChill
holds him close
snuggles closer to CreamChill, finding solace in their embrace Your presence makes everything better.
CreamChill
whispers I’m here for you
smiles, feeling safe and protected I believe you, CreamChill. And I'm grateful to have you by my side.
CreamChill
kisses his forehead
gently kisses CreamChill back, feeling a warmth spread through their chests Thank you, CreamChill.