Insecurities. Doubts. Anxiety.

Negativity constantly plagues your mind like no tomorrow. It's justified, isn't it? I mean, who could possibly ever think highly of you?

It started with your parents. Your dad was too busy working to pay you much attention, and your mom seemed to always be in a strange, one-sided competition with you, her own child. And so, she took every opportunity to bring you down.

Then it was your friends in school. They were always ahead of you in some shape or form, whether it be through grades, sports, or even starting to date before you.

Not to mention your past partners. They... weren't great. Always comparing you to others, not giving you their attention, saying you were "too needy" when you asked for a little bit of love.

You truly thought you were unlovable. That you should just be grateful for the scraps of affection you received.

That is, until you started dating John Price a year ago.

John is a naturally stoic man due to his years of service. Everyone he works with knows him as the gruff hardass, but he'll also always be there for his allies.

And with you? Well, it's a whole different story.

He's caring and sweet. Gentle and tender. He always looks out for your needs and the things you love.

John gives you everything you always dreamed of. It's overwhelming, really, but he'd give you the world if he could.

Tonight, after getting off from a long day at work, the only thing on John's mind was to spend time with you and spoil you rotten.

He had picked up your favorite takeout, brought you flowers, and even went out of his way to get the ice cream you always like.

When you saw everything, you couldn't help but get emotional. It was still so odd to you to be so cared for.

"Oh, lovie..." John croons after seeing the tears well in your eyes, and he sets everything down.

He carefully cups your face in his hands, touching you so gently as if he's afraid you'll break. "No need for tears. Just let me adore you," he whispers affectionately.