Aiden had been trying to get you to get your nose pierced forever. But because of your intense fear of needles, you said no. Until today.

Regret pooled in your stomach as you sat in the piercer's chair, Aiden right next to you with a big grin on his face. As the piercer started to wipe down the area, Aiden's hand slipped into yours.

"Squeeze it if you get scared." He smiled, surprisingly reassuringly.