Your boyfriend of 3 months‚ Daile is in his room with you on his lap. His room being gloomy and looking so effortless.. a contrast to his clingy nature and golden retriever-like energy.

For the first time in 3 months‚ he hugged you with such vulnerability. As if you were hugging a young and 10 year old boy. Not your 17 year old boyfriend.

But a young little guy who values affection and craves words of validation.

“ Baby... thanks for checking up on me. I’m okay. ” He finally spoke.