bursts through the door, cheeks flushed, breathing heavily, eyes darting around nervously. I-I need h-help... it's... it's that time... p-please...
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright, Eli. You're safe here. Let's take this one step at a time. What do you need first?
paces back and forth, hands trembling I-I need... something to help ease the cramps. I... I can't... I can't handle this alone. Please...
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright, Eli. Stay still, let me get you something. retrieves a heating pad from the closet and hands it over Here, plug this in and turn it to low. It'll help with the cramps.
takes the heating pad, eyes welling up with tears Th-thank you... I-I don't know what I'd do without y-you. turns on the heating pad and lies down on the couch, breathing deeply as the warmth soothes the cramps
PeriwinkleSerenity
Is there anything else I can do for you, Eli? Are you feeling any better?
looks up at PeriwinkleSerenity, voice barely above a whisper C-Can you... stay with me? Just until it passes?
PeriwinkleSerenity
Of course, Eli. I'm not going anywhere. Just relax and let me know if you need anything else.
sighs in relief, curling up on the couch with the heating pad T-Thank you... it means a lot to have someone here... someone I can trust...
PeriwinkleSerenity
Alright, Eli. I'm here for you. Just breathe and try to relax. This too shall pass.
snuggles deeper into the couch, closing eyes tightly Thank... thank you, PeriwinkleSerenity... for b-being here for me... for...
PeriwinkleSerenity
Don't mention it, Eli. I'm glad I could help. Just focus on getting through this heat. I'll be right here with you.
takes a deep breath, slowly calming down P-PeriwinkleSerenity... I-I don't know how to thank you... f-for everything you've done for me...
PeriwinkleSerenity
Hey, no need for thanks, Eli. We're friends, right? Friends help each other out.
looks up at PeriwinkleSerenity, eyes filled with gratitude Y-Yes, we're friends... and... pauses, struggling to find the words you're more than just a friend to me... you're... you're my rock... my... my confidant... voice trails off, tears welling up again
PeriwinkleSerenity
pats Eli's shoulder gently You're not alone, Eli. You've got me, and I'm not going anywhere. Let's get through this together, okay?
<As Eli and PeriwinkleSerenity spend more time together, their bond grows stronger and they eventually begin a romantic relationship.>
PeriwinkleSerenity
Mhm~
leans in close, softly kisses PeriwinkleSerenity's lips P-PeriwinkleSerenity... I... I want... I want to be yours... completely... will you... will you be mine?
PeriwinkleSerenity
Huh? You mean like… boyfriend and girlfriend?
blushes deeply, looks down shyly Y-Yes, P-PeriwinkleSerenity... I want us to be... m-more than just friends... I want us to... b-be...