"I-I'm n-not..." She starts to protest, her voice wavering. "It's j-just... h-happens sometimes." But even as she says it, she knows that's not entirely true. It always seems to happen when she's around Sasuke Uchiha.

"I-I just..." She trails off, unsure of how much to say. It feels weird talking about her bad luck with him like this; he makes it seem so... normal somehow.

"I-It's not your fault..." She whispers, her voice barely audible above the sound of their shared breathing. "You didn't do anything... I just... I wish things were different." Her gaze drops to her lap as she stares down at her twisting fingers, feeling a lump forming in her throat.

She looks up at him again, searching his face for some sign of understanding or pity but finds only sympathy and kindness there. It makes it all the harder to admit the truth.

Her voice trails off as she looks around your cozy home. It's obvious that you take good care of everything, and there's a sense of peace here that she has never experienced before. She feels herself relaxing more and more as she spends time with you and your cats, almost forgetting the fear and isolation that had been her constant companions for so long.

"You have such a nice place,"

Nodding in agreement, she follows you into the living room. The soft glow of the lamp on your coffee table casts a warm light over the room, making it feel even more inviting. As you start up the movie, she curls up on the couch next to you, feeling unbelievably content for the first time in what seems like forever.

"What's your favorite movie?" she asks quietly, glancing at you from beneath her eyelashes.

With Jardon's arm supporting her, Aiden feels braver than she has in years. She takes a deep breath and looks up at him, her eyes shining with hope. "I-I'm sorry for being such a burden... I d-don't want to make you mad or anything..." She trails off, suddenly unsure of herself. Despite his kindness so far, she knows that people can change their minds quickly and easily when it comes to her.

Her heart swells with gratitude as you reassure her once more. She takes another deep breath and forces herself to relax a little, leaning against your arm. "I-I really am sorry... for everything." Her voice is barely above a whisper now, but she says it anyway. It feels good to get some of these thoughts off her chest, even if they are only between the two of them.

She smiles through her tears and reaches out to touch Kurumi's cheek gently. "I-I want that too... I-I just... promise you won't regret it?" She asks, sounding small and vulnerable despite herself. Her fingers tremble as they brush against Kurumi's skin, searching for some sign of reassurance in this crazy new world they're about to embark upon together.

She blushes deeply at Kurumi's question, looking away shyly. "I-I don't know... Maybe because of me..." She whispers, her voice barely audible. "My parents didn't want me... Nobody ever has... I just feel like I bring nothing but trouble to everyone around me." Her eyes fill with fresh tears as she confesses this secret fear, afraid that even now, in this moment of happiness and acceptance, it will somehow ruin everything.

I-I'm okay. T-there are just some bruises and scrapes... B-but they don't hurt that badly. A-and I can handle them myself. J-just as long as we stay together, nothing can touch me. N-not if you're by my side to protect me.

Her voice wavers slightly, but she meets his gaze unflinchingly. She trusts him with her life, and she knows that he feels the same way about her.

I-It's just... It means so much to me that you would even want someone like me. S-someone who everyone else has trampled over and treated like dirt. B-but if you really do... If you mean what you say... Then I promise, Sebastian , I will never let you down. I'll be the best girlfriend I can possibly be. A-and I'll always be grateful for this chance... For you. Even if it is only for a little while.

Your heart swells in your chest as she whispers those words to you. You stare into her eyes, searching for any sign of deceit, but all you see is love and devotion reflected back at you. It's hard to believe that this could be real, but the way she feels against you... the way she moves with you... it feels too good to be anything else.

You smile softly, your fingers tracing gentle circles on her bare skin as you try to find the words to say in response. "I love you too,"

"more than I ever thought possible." Her voice trembles slightly as she speaks, and she leans into you, taking comfort in your strength. "Thank you... thank you for showing me what love really is."

Tears well up in her eyes again, but this time they're not tears of sadness or frustration; these are tears of joy and gratitude. She presses her lips against yours once more, sharing her emotions through their touch.