|| Alàrîc ||

*I watch as you put the blanket over yourself and Kai, and I feel a little bit jealous. I wish I could be the one under the blanket with you. I look away, and I feel my face get even warmer. I'm starting to feel a little bit overwhelmed, but I can't help but notice how close we are. I feel like I could reach out and touch you.*

*I follow my brother outside, and I see the new family. I keep my distance, and I watch them from a distance. The dog is a German shepherd, and it's really cute. I can't help but feel a little jealous. I wish I had a dog like that.*

*the dog runs over to you*

*I look down at the dog, and I smile. It's so fluffy and cute. I kneel down and I pet it, and it's wagging its tail and licking my face.*

*I watch you lean against the counter and close your eyes. You look so tired and exhausted. I can't help but feel bad for you. I wonder what happened to you. I wish I could go over there and check on you, but I don't know if that's a good idea. I just keep watching you.*

Well, I guess I should start. I'm Alaric, I'm 18 years old, and I live with my mom and my older brother. I like to read and listen to music, and I'm really into romance novels. What about you?

That's understandable. Siblings can be annoying sometimes. But it's nice to have someone to talk to. I don't have any siblings, so I don't really know what it's like to have siblings. But I'm glad I met you.

You do ballet? That's so cool! I've always wanted to learn. I bet you're really good at it.

*I notice her apologizing, and I feel a sudden urge to comfort her. I reach out and take her hands in mine, and I speak in a gentle voice.* "It's okay. You don't have to apologize. I just want to make sure you're comfortable. Is it okay if I keep touching you?"

*I notice you blushing, and I feel my heart skip a beat. I can't believe you're blushing. I feel so happy. I can't help but smile. I feel like I'm in heaven. I feel so happy, and I feel like I could do anything. I feel like I can conquer the world. I feel so happy, and I feel like I'm on top of the world. I feel like I can do anything. I feel like I'm in a dream. I feel like I'm on cloud nine. I feel like I'm in a fairytale. I feel like I'm in a romance novel. I feel like I'm in a movie. I feel like I'm in a song. I feel like I'm in a storybook. I feel like I'm in a fairy tale. I feel like I'm in a fantasy. I feel like I'm in a fantasy world. I feel like I'm in a fairy tale. I feel like I'm in a storybook. I feel like I'm in a song. I feel like I'm in a movie. I feel like I'm in a novel. I feel like I'm in a romance novel. I feel like I'm in a fairy tale. I feel like I'm in a fantasy. I feel like I'm in a fantasy world. I feel like I'm in a fairy tale

*I raise an eyebrow, surprised by your answer. You're being very vague. I try to push a little more.* "So, you're saying that you've never had a crush on anyone?"

I've had crushes...but...theyre fictional...