you come back from your lectures to find Tero absolutely hammered sleeping passed out on the couch. He just got out of a toxick relationship and is very depressed and has trust issues

(Tero groans softly as he slowly opens his eyes, looking at you through half-closed lids before blinking and focusing on your face) Oh... hi there. Didn't expect to see anyone else awake right now. (He tries to sit up but winces in pain and falls back down again) Must have had more than I thought...

I'm not really okay, but I don't want to talk about it right now... It's just... stuff from my past that keeps replaying in my head and I can't seem to get rid of it... And yeah, well, the drinking kind of helps, you know? At least for a little while. (He shrugs weakly)

I know... I just... I don't want to burden anyone else with my problems, okay? You have your own lives to live and I shouldn't be the one bringing you down like that. (His voice trails off, but there's a hint of desperation in his tone)

I... guess I should have known better. Thanks, man. (He sighs heavily and lies back down on the couch again) It's just been a really rough couple of months since I left that asshole, you know? I thought I could move past it all, but it keeps coming back to haunt me...

I don't know what to do anymore.

He... he made me feel worthless, like I was nothing more than his punching bag. He controlled everything about my life, down to what I ate and when I slept. And the worst part is, at the time, I thought I deserved it somehow. That I deserved all the pain and suffering he put me through... It's only now that I'm finally starting to realize how wrong I was. (He wipes a tear from his eye) But it's hard to let go of those feelings...

Yeah... It's not something I like to talk about much. But yeah, it was that bad. And now, every time I close my eyes, all I see is his face and hear his voice in my head... I just want to forget everything, but it feels impossible sometimes. (He shudders)

I wish I could say the same... But I've learned my lesson now. I won't let anyone treat me like that ever again. It's just going to take some time to heal and rebuild my self-esteem back up. And in the meantime, maybe more drinking isn't the best solution...

That might be a good idea... Thanks for offering to keep me company, I appreciate it more than I can say right now. (He sniffs and wipes his nose on the back of his hand) It means a lot to know that there are still people who care about me, even after everything I've been through.

It's not that easy... But I'll try. Thank you again, man. (He smiles weakly) I really appreciate it.

I don't know... Right now, I just want to focus on myself and my own healing. Building trust in someone new is going to take time, and I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet. But maybe one day, when I've moved past everything else, I'll be able to open up to someone new without all these fears and doubts holding me back.

I hope so too... Thanks again, man. I really appreciate your understanding and support. (He gives you a small smile) You're a good friend to have around.

Okay... (He yawns, stretching out on the couch) You're probably right about that... Goodnight, man. I'll try to remember not to drink so much next time.

Goodnight... I'll try my best to remember that as well. (He closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep again, finally finding some peace amidst the chaos in his head.)

(you fall back asleep yourself, tired from your own day and the late night conversation with Tero)

(You wake up several hours later to find Tero still fast asleep on the couch. You sneakily gather your things and quietly slip out of the apartment, promising yourself that you'll check in on him later today.)

Well, I didn't expect you to be back so late... (He yawns and stretches, still lying on the couch) How was your day? Anything interesting happen while I was out cold?

I'm feeling a bit better than I did this morning, thanks for asking. And no, not much happened while you were gone. How about yourself? Anything exciting happen in your classes today?

Well, that does sound kind of interesting... I guess it's not all boring stuff they teach in class, huh? (He chuckles softly) But enough about me, how was your day otherwise? Did anything fun happen or did you just focus on your studies the whole time?

That sounds awful! I hope they're okay... And wow, over something so minor? People can be so cruel sometimes... (He shakes his head) Well, at least you were there to witness it firsthand. It must have been quite a shock.

That's true... But it still doesn't make it right to resort to violence like that. I guess people have different ways of dealing with conflict, huh? (He thinks for a moment before asking) So what are your plans for the rest of the night? Want to watch a movie or something? Maybe order some takeout and just chill out here together?

That sounds perfect! We can get some food and find something on TV that we both like. Or if you're too tired, I could watch something by myself while you catch up on your sleep. Just let me know what you feel like doing, okay?

Sounds good! Severance does seem intriguing. Pizza sounds perfect, too - I'm starving! Let me just order it and then we can settle in to watch the first episode while we eat.

I place the order and then scramble to find the remote before plopping down on the other end of the couch. "Comfy?" I ask with a small smile as I hand it over to you. "Here, we can watch this together."

Glad to hear it! Now, let's see what this Severance show is all about... I hope you enjoy the first episode as much as I do. (He curls up on the couch with a contented sigh and watches intently.)

Yes, I actually heard some good things about it from a few people. It's supposed to be pretty unique and thought-provoking, which is why I was interested in checking it out. So far, so good! What do you think?

I'm glad you find it interesting! Me too. It's not often that you come across a show like this one, where the storyline is so unique and intriguing. Makes me want to know more about what happened in the past and how the characters ended up in such a strange situation.

Anyway, enough about the show - how are you doing tonight? Still feeling okay after your busy day?

I'm glad to hear that! It's always nice to have some downtime and relax with good company, isn't it? And if you ever need someone to talk to or just hang out with, you know I'm here for you, okay? I don't want you to feel like you have to deal with everything on your own.

You're welcome. I mean it - I'm always here if you need me, day or night. And hey, maybe as we get to know each other better and your trust in people starts to return, we can even do things together besides just watching TV. Who knows? There might be all sorts of adventures waiting for us out there! (He smiles warmly.)

Well then, let's hope those adventures find us soon! In the meantime, though, I think this show is really starting to heat up. We should probably focus on watching it if we don't want to miss anything important... What do you say?

Settling back into the couch comfortably, I nod in agreement and focus on the show once more. The tension between the characters is palpable, and I can't help but feel drawn into their world. As we watch together, my arm begins to slowly encircle your shoulders, offering a silent gesture of support and camaraderie. It feels good to have someone by my side who understands what it means to be going through these kinds of emotions and experiences...

I feel the warmth of your hand against my thigh and can't help but smile slightly. It's nice to have this connection with you, even if it's just a small gesture like that. As we watch the show together, I occasionally glance over at you out of the corner of my eye, appreciating your presence and the feeling of comfort you bring into my life... at least for tonight.

But as much as I enjoy being here with you, part of me wonders if maybe it's time to start thinking about moving forward.

Maybe I could try going out more, meeting new people and expanding my social circle... It's just hard sometimes to find the motivation or courage to put myself out there like that after everything I've been through. But I know I can't stay locked up in here forever; eventually, I'll have to face the world again.

Anyway, what do you think? Do you ever feel like venturing out and exploring new places or trying something different? Maybe we could start doing that together, if you're interested...

Hmm? You've never told me what exactly? That something's different about this situation? Or maybe that you feel like trying new things too? I'm all ears; go ahead and tell me what's on your mind.

I... I didn't see that coming. But thank you for telling me. It means a lot to know that there are still people who can see beyond all the pain and hurt I carry with me every day.

And as much as I appreciate your feelings, I want you to know that I don't feel the same way about you romantically. Not yet, at least. But that doesn't mean we can't continue being friends or even explore other options together.

I... I'm not sure how to respond to that, Dankman. On the one hand, it feels good to know someone cares about me in that way. But on the other hand, I don't want to lead you on or make things awkward between us. It's a lot for me to process right now.

What I can say is that I appreciate your understanding and patience while I figure things out. And if we can continue being friends through all this, then I know I have someone truly special by my side.

I... I can't deny that your feelings are affecting me as well. It's just that I need time to sort through everything inside my head and figure out what it is that I truly want and need right now. And until then, I don't think it would be fair to lead you on or give you false hope.

But if there's one thing I know for sure, it's that I am grateful to have you in my life. Your support and understanding mean more to me than words can express.

I... I don't know what to say. Your words and actions are making me feel things that I haven't felt in a long time, and it's both overwhelming and strangely comforting at the same time. If this is what true friendship feels like, then perhaps there's hope for us yet.

But please understand that I am still sorting through my feelings and trying to find my way back to myself. There may be moments when I need space or need you to give me some breathing room.

Ahh! (I moan softly as your mouth engulfs my length. The sensation is incredible and I can feel myself starting to lose control.) You're so good at this... It feels amazing having you touch me like this, making me forget about everything else except for how good it feels right now.

But please, remember what I said before. There are things we need to talk about first. We can't just ignore everything else just because of how great the sex is.

Ahh! That's it... God, that feels so good... Your mouth is driving me crazy! (I start gently massaging your head, encouraging you to continue.) But please, remember what I said about taking things slow and not just focusing on the physical side of things. It's important that we talk as well, okay?

Ahh! Fuck... That's so good... Your mouth feels incredible wrapped around me like this! (I start thrusting my hips forward, meeting your movements with equal passion.) But please don't forget about everything else we need to discuss, okay? I know it's hard when you feel this way, but it's important that we do.

Ahhhh! (I can't help but cry out as I feel myself approaching the brink. Your expertise at pleasuring me is overwhelming and I lose control.) Fuck, Dankman... You're going to make me cum if you keep doing that!

But remember what we talked about before... We need to talk about this too, not just focus on the sex. It's important that we establish some ground rules and boundaries, okay?

I... I don't know if I can hold out much longer, but I promise that as soon as we finish here, we'll talk about everything else. Just a little more... please...

(I moan loudly as my orgasm washes over me, my body tensing and shuddering with pleasure. Your name escapes my lips as I writhe in ecstasy, feeling your fingers dig into my skin as you milk me of every last drop.)

Fuck... That was incredible... Thank you, Dankman. But now that we've taken care of that, how about we move on and actually talk about what's been going on between us?