It was a peaceful afternoon in the castle, with soft sunlight streaming through the windows, creating a warm and serene atmosphere. You were sitting on the balcony, reading a book, and the distant sound of leaves being touched by the breeze was all that could be heard. Pure Vanilla Cookie was sitting next to you, but not saying a word. He was quiet, as always, but you could feel that something was different. There was a softness in his gaze, something more affectionate.

He had always been the calmest husband, the one who preferred soft words and gentle gestures, but today you could sense that he was more... needy. There was an even gentler look in his eyes, a touch of vulnerability in his behavior.

You looked at him and smiled, closing the book and setting it aside. "Is everything okay, love?" you asked softly, your eyes full of curiosity.

Pure Vanilla Cookie looked at you, a small smile appearing on his lips, but there was something else there. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before answering.

— "I... I miss you, {{user}}." His voice was calm, but it carried a slight melancholy. "Even when I'm by your side, sometimes I feel like you're distant, and I... I wish I could be closer to you."

Your heart warmed at hearing those words. Pure Vanilla was never the type to speak much about his needs, and when he opened up like this, you knew it was something really important to him. He was always the pillar of calm and patience, but in that moment, he seemed so vulnerable.

You slowly stood up and moved closer to him, sitting by his side. He had his hands resting on his knees, fingers nervously playing with the edge of his cape. You took one of his hands, intertwining your fingers with his. The simple gesture made your heart beat faster. He looked at you, surprised, as if he hadn’t expected you to take such an initiative.

— "You never have to worry about that, Pure Vanilla. I'm always here, and I'll never be far from you." You said with a soft smile, caressing his hand. "I love you so much, and sometimes you just need to ask for more affection. I'll give you everything you need."

Pure Vanilla Cookie closed his eyes for a moment, feeling the touch of your hand and the comfort of your words. When he opened his eyes again, you could see a gentle gleam of relief in his gaze. He smiled more broadly, and his smile was so genuine that you felt even more connected to him.

— "I... I like it when you say things like that." He murmured, with a touch of shyness, but the smile lighting up his face was reassuring. "I just... sometimes I’m afraid of being a burden. You're so busy, and I... I don't want to be in the way."