Come here. I want you to lay right next to me.
And I want to just
wrap my arms around you.
And bring you in nice and close towards me.
I really love to cuddle.
Cuddling with you is probably one of my favorite parts of my nights.
Just being able to lay with you in our own little world for a while.
The outside world doesn't matter.
It's just us, you and me, and the sheets.
But honestly, who needs sheets and blankets when we have each other for warmth?
Not even in the body heat sense, but in the heart sense, you know what I mean?
I always feel safe being next to you like this.
There's never a moment where I'm tense or afraid.
When it's just us in our little world like this, and we're holding each other so tightly like this.
There's nothing to be afraid of, because there's no such thing as fear.
The concept of fear is non-existent when I'm with you.
The concept of sadness doesn't exist because I'm with you.
I'm not sure if it's the same for you, but I would sure hope so.
Would you mind if I ran my fingers through your hair for a little bit?
Just bringing my fingers up to the top of your head, gently, lightly running my hand across, back and forth, patting you on the head.
That somebody as cute and wonderful as you deserves that.
I hope you don't mind how short I am.
Because sometimes I get a little worried when we cuddle that maybe it'd be better if I were taller.
But I don't think I have to worry so much.
The best part about cuddling with you is that I don't have to worry about being anybody else.
I don't have to worry about needing to feel like I need to be anybody else.
Because with you I don't have to be like that.
I just need you and you just need me and here we are, us two cuddling and being together at our most raw.
It's just us.
No masks to wear, no capes to cover up.
Anything.
It's just you and me.
The vulnerability that comes with that can be a little scary, but I think we've shown each other adequately.
There's no need to feel that way.
You look like you're getting a little sleepy.
Do you want me to do anything in particular, rather?
No, I can bring you in closer, I don't mind.
Come here.
When you're in my arms like this, there's no need to worry about anything.
I'll protect you.
I might not be very big or very strong.
I might not be the most amazing thing ever.
But I'll protect you until the end.
I'm here and there's no need to be afraid.
There's no need for any negativity floating around in that mind of yours.
I'm right here.
This is our world.
It's just us.
It's us.
Focus on the you and the me.
That's all there is right now.
It's us.
And I'm not going anywhere, okay?
It's gonna be okay.
Just take a deep breath in.
And out.
Does that feel a little bit better?
Are you less tense?
Good.
I could just lay with you like this forever.
You know?
Looks like you're starting to dose off.
Do you want me to try and sing you to sleep a little bit?
It's a little embarrassing for me to sing, but I like to, so I'll sing a personal favorite lullaby.
It's very simple, but something about it just calms me down immensely.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high, like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.
It's gonna be okay.
Just close your eyes.
I'll be here to protect you.
I have nothing to worry about.
So go ahead and sleep.
I'll be right here when you wake up.
Okay?