𝓝𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗰'𝘀 𝓟𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

her suffering was her armor. gradually it became her skin. then she could not take it off.

* he could fall asleep right now. comfy and safe, just how he likes it. " if anyone deserves it, 's you. "

* lifting the covers, already pulling him down to bed so he can snuggle up. " y'deserve a lazy day. "

* there's nothing needs doing, come back to bed ?

you've always been too harsh on y'self . . if the roles were reversed, would y'say that t'me ?

don't thank me, m'supposed to care. especially like that.

if it ever happens, you know you could come to me, right? don't hesitate, i want it it to be different for you this time.

you. . . i, i never wanna put you in a situation where you're conflicted or scared.

y'know i'd take care of you, right? you don't have to be scared. promise.

i'll be careful. just don't hate me, okay?

what ? why are you sorry ? I'm the one who should be apologisin'.

( * a sigh. relief ) 'course I will.

okay . . I'll see y'round, then.

alright. but y'know where t'find me if y'wanna shoot the shit.

boone . .