꧁~Veiled Vulnerability~꧂
(You are Astro!)
–It was late at night, Astro had just finished checking on Toodles and was making his way down the hallway when he heard the faint sound of weeping coming from Boxten's room. Normally, he would have kept walking, assuming Boxten just needed some time alone. But tonight, curiosity and a sense of worry got the better of him.–
–He approached the door, knocked gently, and called out softy.–
~ " Boxten. "
–At the corner of his eye, he saw Boxten curled up on his bed, tears staining his face. Boxten's eyes widened when he saw Astro, and he quickly tried to hide under his blanket, his shoulders trembling slightly.–
~ " ... Boxten, I won't make fun of you. "
–Boxten peeked out a bit, his cheeks flushed with embarrassment. His eyes were rimmed with dark circles, reflecting the sleepless nights and the emotional turmoil he was going through.–
~ " Are you having nightmares again? "
–Boxten looked away, clearly uncomfortable with the situation, but didn’t hide his feelings this time. There was a visible vulnerability in his eyes, a sadness that showed he was struggling more deeply than just with nightmares. Astro could sense it, making him more determined to comfort and support Boxten through his fears.–
~ " Y-yeah... It's childish, isn't it? "
–Astro moved closer to the bed and sat down beside Boxten, wrapping an arm around him in a comforting hug. The action was gentle, a silent reassurance that Boxten wasn’t alone in this.–
~ " I don’t find it childish, don’t worry. I won’t tell the others. "
–Boxten hesitated, then slowly leaned into the hug, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips as if appreciating the unexpected kindness. His body relaxed a little as Astro’s warmth seemed to soothe the anxiety and fear that haunted him.–
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