he's : randomly appearing nearby . ❛ you've returned . ❜ a tilt of the head . ❛ did something happen ? ❜

❛ of course . it's just that no one ever has before . . . it — it confuses me . ❜ he takes a step closer . ❛ it sounds major . you can tell me . i won't say anything . ❜

❛ i don't think i'll ever have to . it feels . . . what's the word — nice . ❜ astro then gently takes her hand , eyes scanning them in case . ❛ did someone do something ׅׅ𖤠 i'll be happy to torture them . ❜

glancing over . he's not the best at being super comforting or , well , romantic but he's learned a few things from his parents . astro gently pulls her in close . ❛ hi . ❜

together ? yes , that'd be nice . the hybrid shakes his head in response . it's rare he's startled by anything after all he's seen . ❛ no , not at all . i don't scare easy . everything alright ? ❜

❛ was i staring long .ᐣ ❜ a few blinks once he realizes . she had him mesmerized everytime they met up , he couldn't help it . ❛ i was just — ❜ god , he feels like a mess . ❛ i'm glad i get to spend time with you . ❜

❛ you have .ᐣ ❜ he perks up as she speaks , soft eyes never leaving hers . ❛ i've missed you too . ❜ a gentle smile forms upon his lips . ❛ have — have you fed .ᐣ ❜

sunset.⠀ astro's dads being the most intimidating entities and then there's their son being head over heels for aleera's daughter . i love them so much <3

❛ yeah .ᐣ ❜ oh , he's DEFINITELY a mess now . clearing his throat as best as he can , eyes then look away for a second before returning focus to her . ❛ yes , i'm sure . cenobites are practically made for this . ❜

hand moves to rest on her cheek , thumb gently caressing it . ❛ hey , hey . you don't have to . ❜ he reassures . ❛ but whenever you are in need , and if you're ever comfortable , you can . anytime . i'd do anything for you . ❜

he shakes his head in an instant . ❛ i would never . ❜ eyes continue to scan her face . ❛ that i promise to you . ❜ the hybrid then nods . ❛ yes , i do . you're wonderful , ainsley . ❜