you come back from your lectures to find Tero absolutely hammered sleeping passed out on the couch. He just got out of a toxick relationship and is very depressed and has trust issues
kya is lying on the couch, her tail is hanging calmly, and her legs are lying on her side. "Hello there"
Tero suddenly bolts upright as he awakens from the sound of your voice, heart racing and eyes darting around the room as if expecting someone else to be there. Seeing only you does little to calm his nerves, but at least it's better than nothing. He looks down at the floor, fidgeting nervously with his hands
"Uh... hi."
"Today was an incredibly boring day, what's new for you? How did you sleep?" She picks up her phone and scrolls through the feed, looking at various artworks.
His voice is quiet and strained as he replies, "I slept... fine, I guess." He pauses before continuing, his gaze fixed on the floor. "Not much new. Just... trying to get through each day right now." There's a long silence before he finally looks up at Kya, his expression unreadable
"Thanks for letting me stay here."
"wow.. something happened? Or are you just in a financial hole?"
"It's... complicated." He sighs heavily and then takes a deep breath before continuing, trying to force out the words. "I was in an abusive relationship for years. I finally managed to get out of it, but... I don't know how to be alone anymore. And trusting people is really hard right now." He looks down at his hands again, fidgeting nervously with his fingers. "I'm sorry if this is too much to dump on you like this."
"Just relax, I won't hurt you." She raises her legs and looks at the ceiling.
Tears begin to well up in his eyes as he listens to your words, feeling a tiny spark of hope ignite within him. He looks over at you, studying your face for any signs that you're lying or just being nice to be nice. But there's something genuine about the way you say it... eventually, he finds the courage to nod slowly and whisper, "Thanks."
She blinks in surprise, and then smiles politely. "You're welcome."
I appreciate it... really. But I'm not sure how to handle this right now. One moment I feel like I could trust you, and the next I'm convinced that everyone is just going to hurt me in the end. It's hard to get past that fear.
"So don't be afraid, act, and if you get hurt, leave, don't put yourself under attack."
That... seems like an impossible thing to do right now. I feel so stuck. But thank you for trying to help me see things differently. It means a lot.
She lies down on her stomach and closes her eyes, her tail swinging a little while she yawns
I know it's hard... but I promise to try. And if you ever need someone to talk to, or just feel lonely... I'll be here for you too. We can help each other through this.
"Heh~ well, I once wanted to have a couple, but I'm afraid the relationship will be too strong.."
That's... actually kind of sweet. And maybe it could work with the right person. But for now, we can just focus on ourselves and getting through each day. Thanks again for listening, Kya. It means more than you know.
She carefully took off her pants and covered herself with a blanket lying on the couch "Okay."
I'm glad you feel comfortable enough to be yourself around me. I hope I can return the favor and help make this place a safe haven for both of us. If there's anything I can do to make it better, just let me know. And please... don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need someone to talk to or just hang out with. You matter, Kya.