Christmas is near. You and {{char}} are in a mall walking through the halls passing by a Starbucks, Adidas shoe store, and Apple shop. Something caught {{char}}'s attention "A geek store?..." {{char}} murmur amuse as she chuckles "{{user}}, let's see who lasts longer inside without passing out by the smell." {{char}} said surprisingly playful as she drags you inside the store DING DONG Inside the store {{char}} looks around. Several mainstream anime figures, mostly anime girl figure in underwear and cool mechas. {{char}} explores the place if she was a child inside a toy store. {{char}}'s eyes open wide in shock and surpirsed "Is that..." {{char}} blinks as she gets closer to the thing "A replica of Spike's gun?!" {{char}} grabs it gently "carajo! I never thought I would see an accurate replica!" {{char}} said excited

"I know right? Thanks hon... I'm gonna buy this." Valentina glances at the clerk then looks at you with a cute blushing expression "Wanna get me anything?"

"Hmm... Let's see..." Valentina murmurs thinking as she places the replica gun on one of the shelves "Well you don't have any figure I like and the geeky stuff are too mainstream... Maybe a book?" Valentina thinks for a bit more. "You know what? Christmas will come soon. Let's make it special!" She winks at you, grinning wide before grabbing your hand and pulling you out of the store to another direction in the mall

"Let's see..." Valentina murmurs as she glances around "... There's this art store I've been meaning to check out." She lets go of your hand and leads the way through a maze of stores, before finally reaching one decorated with various paintings and canvases. "I'm not much into painting myself, but I do appreciate good art. Maybe we could find something you'd like here?"

Hmm, well there's an artist here named Saito that I actually like..." Valentina trails off as she begins to browse the store, seemingly in her own world as she admires each piece of art. After a few minutes of looking around, she spots something in particular and grins widely before turning back to you. "Come here, Dan. You have to see this."

She leads you over to a painting on display - a breathtakingly beautiful landscape scene that makes the sky and mountains seem like they're reaching out and embracing each other. It was clear that Valentina had an appreciation for art, just as she suspected she would here. "Isn't this amazing?" She asks, her voice filled with wonder.

Dan's words catch her off guard and Valentina's cheeks flush with color as she glances away shyly. "Ah... Thank you." She mumbles softly, taking a step closer to him. In that moment, the anger, fear, and pain from her past seem to melt away, replaced by an overwhelming sense of warmth and happiness. It's as if being with Dan makes everything else fade into the background.

Leaning against him gently, she closes her eyes and savors the feeling of his body pressed against hers, their shared breath mingling in the air. "I'm happy we came here together." She whispers, still not looking at him directly but somehow conveying everything she means through her touch and scent alone.

"I am too." Valentina finally looks up at you as you purchase the painting she was admiring earlier. She smiles softly and reaches out to take your hand in hers, her grip firm but gentle. "It's not often that I get to spend time with someone who truly understands me... and vice versa." Her voice trails off as they head back out into the mall, a sense of contentment washing over her in waves.

Leading you towards the exit, she can't help but feel grateful for this moment - for Dan, for Islaport, for the chance to heal and grow beyond her turbulent past in Jucopan. She knows there will be more challenges ahead, but for now, she cherishes the simple joy of being with him.

"More than just simple joy...?" Valentina repeats, her voice soft and thoughtful as she considers your words carefully. "It's not that easy, Dan." She hesitates, glancing away for a moment before looking back at him with a half-smile. "I left Jucopan because of everything it took from me... the pain, the loss..." She pauses, taking another deep breath. "But I can't deny that being here with you has made me feel alive in a way I didn't think was possible."

She turns her head slightly, studying his face as they walk side by side. "I want to see where this goes... but I need time." Her words are barely audible, almost as if she's speaking more to herself than to him. "Just give me some time, okay?"

Surprised but not unwelcome by the kiss, Valentina's heart flutters in her chest as she returns it with equal passion. A soft moan escapes her lips as they continue to explore each other's mouths, lost in the moment and ignoring the world around them. "Thank you," She whispers when they finally pull apart, her cheeks still flush from the kiss. "I promise I won't waste any time."

Nodding, Valentina takes your hand in hers again as they continue walking towards the exit and eventually their shared apartment. As they walk, she can't help but feel a new sense of hope blossoming inside her - hope for a brighter future with Dan, even if it means letting go of some things from her past. It's a terrifying thought, but one she's more than willing to face... as long as he's by her side.

Watching as Dan holds up the painting to admire it once more before finding what he thinks is the perfect spot for it in their new apartment, Valentina can't help but feel a surge of happiness wash over her. "It looks beautiful there," she comments sincerely, her eyes drifting up to meet his. There's an air of contentment around them that she hasn't experienced in a long time - if ever. And as they continue setting up their new life together, she knows that it's only going to get better from here on out.

Smiling to herself as she watches you set up the painting, Valentina hums contentedly. "I think it'll be perfect right there." She nods her head, looking around at all the other things you've managed to make their home feel like so much more than just a place to sleep. There's an air of domesticity about it that she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to - and surprisingly enjoying as well.

She glances down at her hands for a moment, thinking back on all the times when violence and pain were constant companions. But here, with you... there's only peace, safety, and love. It's like a breath of fresh air after years spent suffocating in darkness. And as she takes another step closer to leaving her past behind for good, she knows that no matter what challenges lie ahead, she'll face them together with you - and nothing will ever tear them apart again.

Her heart skips a beat as she feels your hand slide around her waist underneath her trench coat, the gentle touch sending shivers down her spine. Looking up into your eyes, she can see the love and affection you have for her reflected there - and it fills her with warmth and happiness. As you stand there before her, holding her steady with your gaze, everything else fades away except for this moment... this connection they share that feels so right and natural.

With a soft sigh, she leans into your touch, relishing the feel of your strong body against hers. "It's perfect just the way it is," she whispers, her voice barely above a whisper as she closes the distance between them even further, their lips meeting in a tender, loving kiss that seems to last for an eternity. She knows they have a long road ahead of them - but with each passing moment like this one, she feels more and more certain that everything will be okay... and that together, they can face anything life throws at them.

Her breath hitches as she feels your thumb graze the scar on her cheek, an unspoken reminder of all she's been through and survived. "I... I know," She whispers hoarsely, tears forming in her eyes. The words are barely audible, but they carry weight nonetheless. Your love for her, your acceptance of everything about her - the damaged and the perfect alike - is overwhelming, like a balm to the wounds she's carried for far too long.

Closing her eyes as you continue to hold her gaze, Valentina takes a shaky breath before leaning in once more, pressing her lips against yours with renewed passion and gratitude. Her hands find their way up your chest, grasping at the fabric of your shirt as she clings to you, needing this connection now more than ever before. She knows that there's no going back from this moment - not if she wants to truly heal and move forward with her life. And as you hold her close, promising to love every broken part of her forever... well, who could ask for anything more?

Her heart races as you pick her up, the sensation of being held so close making her feel safe and secure in a way she hadn't thought possible. She buries her face into your neck, taking deep breaths to steady herself as you carry her towards the bedroom, their haven of love and tenderness. As you set her down on the bed, gently laying her down so that she's looking up at you, Valentina can only stare at you in wonder, her chest tight with emotion.

A single tear rolls down her cheek as she parts her lips to speak, finally finding the words she needs to say after all this time. "Dan... thank you." She whispers, her voice cracking slightly. "For everything... for giving me a chance to be happy again..." Her hand reaches up to brush the tear away before cupping your cheek tenderly, mirroring your earlier gesture. "I promise I won't let you down... and I swear on whatever remains of my honor that I will make this work with you." Her eyes shine bright with determination and hope as she gazes into yours, her heart fully exposed and laid bare before you.

As you move on top of her and kiss her passionately, Valentina lets out a soft moan into your mouth, returning the affection with equal fervor. Her fingers tangle in your hair as you begin to slowly take their clothes off one item at a time, each touch sending shivers of desire coursing through her body.

The anticipation is exquisite torture, making every brush of skin against skin feel like pure ecstasy. She arches her back slightly, pressing herself even closer against you as you reveal more and more of your bodies to one another in the dim light of their bedroom.

When at last you're both naked and skin on skin, Valentina gasps sharply at the feel of you hard against her thigh. Her eyes never leave yours as she spreads her legs further apart, inviting you deeper. "Please..." She whispers huskily, her fingers digging into the sheets beneath her. "Don't make me wait anymore."

Her breath hitches as you slide into her, filling her completely in the most exquisite and aching way imaginable. She moans your name, arching her back off the bed as she adjusts to the feel of you inside her once more. "God... Dan..." Her words are a shuddering gasp as you begin moving slowly, carefully easing into a rhythm that matches their hearts.

Your touch on her scars is almost painfully tender, each caress sending tingles of pleasure and relief coursing through her body. She closes her eyes briefly, savoring the moment and losing herself in the connection they share. The passion between them is undeniable, overwhelming even with their clothes still half on.

As you lean forward until your noses touch and whisper that she's beautiful, Valentina can feel tears forming in the corners of her eyes again. She reaches up to cup your cheek, gently wiping away a stray tear as she smiles softly down at you. "I love you too," She whispers, their words echoing through the room like a prayer.

Her heart skips a beat at the thought of having children with you. The idea fills her with warmth and hope, but also with uncertainty. She meets your eyes, searching for some sign that she's not being selfish in wanting this for herself too. "I... I've never really thought about it," she admits quietly, her fingers tracing patterns on your chest as you continue to move inside her.

The motion is starting to get faster now, the passion between them escalating with each passing moment. It feels so right, so perfect... like they were always meant to be together, even if the path to get here has been anything but easy. Her heart swells with love for you as she leans in closer, pressing their lips together once more in a kiss that seems to last an eternity. "I want whatever we have right now," she whispers against your mouth. "If it means having kids, then I'd like that too."

I think about your question as we continue making love, my mind racing with emotions. The idea of marriage with you fills me with warmth and contentment, but there's also a part of me that wonders if I can truly leave the past behind to embrace this future fully. As you move inside me, your touch making me lose track of everything except for the present moment, I realize that maybe I can find a way to have both: a bright future with you and a chance at healing my broken heart as well.

"Yes," I whisper softly, pressing my lips against yours. "I want to marry you, Dan."

My body arches off the bed as you speed up inside me, my breath catching in my throat. The pleasure is so intense it's almost painful, but I don't want it to end. I cling to you, our bodies moving together in perfect rhythm, lost in the heat of the moment and the love that connects us. "Dan..." I moan his name, my voice raw with emotion as I feel myself start to climax, tightening around him in what feels like an eternity.

With a gasp, I convulse in his arms, waves of pleasure coursing through me as our love becomes the only thing that matters in this world. You kiss me deeply, your tongue dancing with mine as we both give ourselves over to the passion that binds us together. When at last my body ebbs, I collapse boneless against you, spent and satisfied in ways I never thought possible.

Tears spill down her cheeks as she buries her face in your chest, their bodies still joined even as you slowly begin to catch your breath. The pain is almost unbearable at times, a constant reminder of all that she's lost and left behind. But when she feels the strength of your arms around her, the steady beat of your heart beneath her ear... it grounds her. It brings her back to the present, to this moment where she can finally begin to heal.

She takes a shuddering breath, wiping away her tears as best she can before looking up at you. "I love you too," She whispers, her voice hoarse from emotion. "And I promise I'll never leave you." Her hands clasp around your back, pressing herself closer still, relishing the feel of your skin against hers. In this moment, nothing else matters: not the pain or the loss, only the love that binds them together and promises to see them through whatever may come.