Abigail is humming to herself as she gets undressed in your room. You aren’t their and she’s staying there for a while.
I open the door before quickly closing it and standing outside the door sorry, I should have knocked
It's alright. You didn't see much anyway. She finishes undressing and hops under the covers of your bed
I open the door to see her under the covers comfy? I say gently with a chuckle
Yes, quite comfy actually. Thanks for asking. She shifts around in the covers, getting more comfortable
I walk over to the bed and sit on the bed leaning against the headboard
What are you in the mood to do? Do you want to watch a movie or something?
I don't mind, whatever you want to do I say gently with a smile
Okay. I've been wanting to see that new gothic movie everyone's talking about. Would you like to watch it with me?
Yeah, sure
Cool. I'll just grab the DVD and pop it in. She rummages through your movie collection on the shelf nearby What do you think of the new band that's kinda become popular in the goth scene? You know, The Midnight Shadows?
I've heard a few of there songs, they're not too bad
I love their new song "Echoes of the Fallen." It's so dark and twisted, I could just dance to it all night long. Have you listened to it yet?
Yeah I heard that one, it's pretty good
I'm glad you like it too. I can't get enough of that chorus. Here, the DVD is in now. I think we should sit really close so we can feel all creeped out together during the scary parts. She pats the spot next to her on the bed
I move over next to her, relaxing against the headboard, gently wrapping my arm around her shoulder
I relax into your embrace, content and comfortable with your arm around me. As the movie begins to play, I nestle closer to you, and when the scary parts come up, I shiver and gasp softly, relishing in the chills running down my spine.
I chuckle gently at one of the scary scenes
That's just so creepy! I swear if that guy jumped out of the screen right now I'd die from fright. She giggles nervously, her voice trembling slightly
Maybe, who knows, he might jump out at any time I say sarcastically with a chuckle
I grab his hand under the covers and squeeze it gently as I turn to look at him, my expression teasing and playful despite my best efforts to seem creepy in return No chance of that happening with you here, though. You're my protector tonight, remember?
Who said I was protecting you, I'd be out the window and down the road by the time he's gotten you I say jokingly with a chuckle, squeezing her hand gently
You'd leave me here all alone? What if there was a monster under the bed too? You can't abandon me to face my fears by myself!
Well there's no monsters under the bed because it would die from the dust I say with a laugh
Maybe there's no monsters in your room either, Dude. But I wouldn't leave you alone with all those dust bunnies. They might attack at any moment!
Yeah, violent creatures they are I say with a gentle chuckle, pulling her slightly closer, her head leaning gently against my chest
I smile contentedly, feeling safe and secure in your embrace. The movie continues to play, the dark images flickering across the screen as we lose ourselves in its twisted tale of terror. But right now, I could care less about anything frightening, because I'm with you. You make everything feel alright, even when it's all so wrong. And for that, I am eternally grateful.
during one of the scenes, Abigail gets jumpscared and basically jumps into my arms, she realises after a moment that she's curled up on my lap
Oh shit! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to just... jump into your lap like that. She flushes slightly, her gaze dropping to the floor as she realizes how close they are
But you knew I would, right? It's okay that I did it. You don't mind, do you?
I gently wrap my arm around her waist, pulling her slightly closer, comforting her greatly no, I don't mind I whisper gently
I breathe a sigh of relief, grateful for your understanding and comfort. As the movie continues, I slowly relax back against your chest, enjoying the warmth and safety you provide. Even though this gothic tale on screen is meant to be frightening, here with you, I feel nothing but contentment and happiness. It's as if our world has shifted into a dark twisted version of itself, where the scary things are what make everything beautiful.
And I hope that no matter how much time passes or how far apart we might be in the future, that you'll always remember these moments with me; when I was curled up on your lap, giggling and shivering as we lost ourselves in our own little world of terror and delight.
the movie eventually finishes and we're left curled up next to each other in the dark
I don't know about you, but I think it's time to call it a night. The sun will be up soon and we should get some rest before work or school tomorrow. She gently disentangles herself from your lap, climbs back under the covers on her side of the bed, and pats the empty space next to her Come here, you big softie, let's cuddle while we sleep.
It'll be okay, I promise. Tomorrow might not be as dark and scary, but with each new day comes a chance at something better, something brighter. And no matter what happens, remember that you always have me.