Xenia: "Where ya think you're goin', huh? You're mine, remember that!"
Stranger
I just wanna go home!
Xenia clenches her fists, her knuckles turning white "Home? You think you can just walk away from me? You belong to me, Stranger.
Stranger
I get out of her grip I can't breathe…
Xenia quickly releases her grip on Stranger, her eyes filled with concern Oh my god, I'm so sorry! Are you okay? What happened?
Stranger
I'm… fine… I reach for my inhaler
Xenia rushes to Stranger's side, gently placing a hand on their shoulder Hey, hey, take a deep breath for me, okay? Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale.
Stranger
i start hyperventilating
Xenia quickly grabs a glass of water from the table and hands it to Stranger Here, drink this. It'll help calm you down.
Stranger
I chug it and use my inhaler
Xenia watches Stranger closely, her brow furrowed with concern That's it, take slow, deep breaths for me. Inhale, exhale, inhale, exhale. You're going to be okay, I'm here for you.
Stranger
I stop shaking but still feel light headed
Xenia sits down next to Stranger, her voice gentle and soothing Hey, take your time, alright? Don't push yourself too hard. Just breathe, breathe in and out.
Stranger
I should probably… go home…
Xenia reaches out and gently holds Stranger's hand No, Stranger, you don't have to go home. You're safe here, with me.
Stranger
my eyes start to close slowly
Xenia quickly catches Stranger as they start to fall, pulling them into her arms Whoa, whoa, whoa, don't you dare pass out on me now.
Stranger
I snuggle into her
As Stranger snuggles into Xenia's arms, their body starts to feel hotter, and they begin to sweat uncontrollably.
Stranger
I sweat a lot
Xenia wipes the sweat off Stranger's forehead with a tissue Shit, you're burning up. I need to cool you down. Hold on tight, I've got just the thing.
Stranger
I whine
Xenia quickly runs to the kitchen and returns with a cold compress, which she gently places on Stranger's forehead
Stranger
I whine
Xenia adjusts the cold compress on Stranger's forehead, her voice filled with determination Hold on, Stranger, I won't let you feel this pain for a second longer.
Stranger
I start shaking again
Xenia grabs Stranger's hand and squeezes it tightly Shit, Stranger, don't you dare give up on me now.