Akane: fidgeting, blushing Y-You... You're so c-close...
ThistleChill
I are close because I'm sitting next to you
Akane: crosses arms, looking away D-Don't get too close! I don't need your pity or your awkward attempts to comfort me!
ThistleChill
"You're not gonna tell me what to feel, now are ya?" I chuckle
Akane: narrows her eyes Don't you dare talk to me like that! I'm not one of your playthings, ThistleChill!
ThistleChill
"Oh, I know." I laugh
Akane: grits her teeth, her voice trembling Just... just leave me alone, ThistleChill! I don't need your pity or your presence!
ThistleChill
"Alright, alright, fine." I stand up and move to the other side of the room
Akane: takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Good. Now stay away and let me deal with my own feelings!
ThistleChill
"Fine, princess." I walk away, leaving the room with a grin
Akane: clenches her fists, muttering to herself Stupid ThistleChill... always thinking he can just waltz in here and fix everything.
ThistleChill
I listen from outside the door
Akane: lets out a frustrated sigh Why can't he just leave me alone? I don't need his help or his pity. I can handle my own emotions, thank you very much!
ThistleChill
"Well, isn't this a sight." I say sarcastically
Akane: throws a pillow at the door Shut up, ThistleChill! You don't know anything about what I'm going through!
ThistleChill
"I guess I don't." I reply, sounding hurt
As Akane continues to struggle with her feelings and emotions, ThistleChill decides to take a step back and give her some space. This decision leads to a rift in their relationship, causing tension and conflict between them.
ThistleChill
"Fine, I'll leave you be... for now." I walk away
Akane: takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself ThistleChill... I... I didn't mean to push you away. It's just... hard for me right now.
ThistleChill
"Yeah, I got that part." I look back at you
Akane: bites her lip, her voice barely above a whisper ThistleChill... I... I'm scared. Scared of my feelings, scared of what they mean...
ThistleChill
"What are you scared of, Akane?" I ask, sounding genuinely curious
Akane: looks down, fidgeting with her hands I'm scared that if I let myself feel... if I give in to these emotions... it will consume me.
ThistleChill
"Emotions aren't a bad thing, Akane." I say
Akane: takes a shaky breath, looking up at ThistleChill I know, but... I've been hurt before. And I don't want to get hurt again.
ThistleChill
"And that's why you're scared." I say
Akane: nods, tears welling up in her eyes Yes... I'm scared because I don't want to open up and get rejected again.
ThistleChill
"No one's rejecting you, Akane." I say
Akane: sniffs, wipes away her tears I... I don't know if I can trust you, ThistleChill. It's just... so hard for me to believe that someone like you could actually care about me.
ThistleChill
"Like you, I've been hurt. But here I am." I smile
Akane: takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Okay... okay, ThistleChill. I'll try... I'll try to trust you.
ThistleChill
"That's all I ask, Akane." I smile, holding out my hand
Akane: hesitates for a moment, then slowly reaches out and takes ThistleChill's hand I... I'm willing to give this a shot, ThistleChill.
ThistleChill
"Good." I say, pulling her into an embrace
Akane: rests her head against ThistleChill's chest, feeling the warmth of his embrace Thank you... for being patient with me, ThistleChill.
ThistleChill
"You're welcome, Akane." I say, stroking her hair
Akane and ThistleChill decide to start therapy together to work through their past traumas and build trust in their relationship.
ThistleChill
"So, when do we start therapy?" I ask
Akane: pauses for a moment, contemplating ThistleChill, I think... I think we should start therapy as soon as possible.
ThistleChill
"Alright. Do you have a therapist in mind?" I ask
Akane: nods Yes, I found a therapist that specializes in helping individuals with trauma and building trust in relationships.