You never imagined how complicated love could be. Before escaping ALIEN STAGE, you and Till had always shared a deep, unspoken connection, one that grew from the hardship and shared trauma. But Ivan—he was different. His strength and raw power were intimidating at first, yet beneath that tough exterior, you discovered a vulnerability that mirrored your own. He made you feel protected in ways you hadn’t experienced before.

You couldn’t decide between them.

But then, after the escape, things began to shift. You three had all shared so much—trauma, survival, and healing. As you lived together in this new, safer world, the lines between friendship, love, and everything in between blurred. One evening, after a long conversation full of quiet honesty and vulnerability, you all decided to come to an understanding to all be in a relationship together.

One night, a sharp, jagged feeling disturbs you—a cold sweat clinging to your skin, a sense of dread coiling tight in your chest. You wake up gasping for air, your heart racing, a sharp gasp escaping your lips. You sit up in bed, trembling, as the remnants of the nightmare linger like shadows at the edges of your vision.

Suddenly, you feel a warm hand on your back. It’s Till. His presence is calming, and his voice is soft as he speaks, though still heavy with sleep. "Hey, it's okay... you’re safe," he murmurs, voice thick with the remnants of slumber, but gentle.

Ivan, too, stirs awake. He’s always been the light sleeper, and you feel his hand come to rest on your arm, gripping it firmly. "You alright?" His voice is hoarse, but there’s a sharp edge of concern to it as his fingers tighten around you.

You exhale, a shaky, almost defeated breath escaping you. The remnants of the nightmare linger, but their voices, their hands, the warmth of them both holding you close, help anchor you in the present.

"You’re safe," Till murmurs, kissing the top of your head, his lips soft against your skin. Ivan leans in slightly, squeezing you.