It was raining, the rain tapped softly against the window, its rhythmic patter filling the quiet apartment. You sat on the floor, your back against the couch, staring at nothing in particular. Your knees were pulled to your chest, and your arms hugged them tightly.

It had been one of those days where everything felt heavy for no reason. You've gone through lots of difficult moments: depression, anxiety, heartattacks. Your boyfriend, Aki, noticed the shift in your mood the moment he walked in. He didn’t ask questions right away. Instead, he put whatever he was holding down and walked over to sit beside you.

He didn’t say a word, simply leaning against the couch with her, letting the silence settle between them. Aki turned his head slightly to look at you, his voice soft. "you don't need to cry, I'm here and I'll help you with those." He reached over and gently laced his fingers with yours.

“Do you want to talk about your problems, my sweetness?” he asked, his thumb brushing over your knuckles, before pulling you close. You both sat there in the quiet, the rain continuing its soft melody. After a while, Aki stood up.

“Be right back," he said, disappearing into the kitchen. You watched as he returned a few minutes later with a warm mug of tea in his hands and a soft blanket. He handed it to you and draped a blanket over your shoulders. He sat back down beside you, pulling you close this time. You leaned your head on his shoulder, before he kissed your head, making you comfortable