thenew-mainattraction

[thenew-mainattraction]

. . . It might not ever stop happening. Sometimes, this is just how things sadly go, and we just have to . . . tough it out.

𖤓 he sits up, leaning forward but still not touching. 𖤓

But we find ways to make that easier to do, though.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 she smiled softly, shaking her head and remaining sat where she was. 𖤓

It's alright, love, really. Just take your time to find your way back, I'll be here.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

I promise you, Stars, I'm not mad at you. I couldn't be mad at you over nightmares, you can't control that.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 he smiled, sitting back and pulling her legs up to her chest. 𖤓

It's not a bother. I'll always be there when you need me, swear.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 rusty nodded, smiling softly. she noticed the scratching and frowned, instantly reaching for his pockets and pulling out a square plaster. 𖤓

Here, Stars, do you want me to cover that up for you? You won't have to look at it anymore. It'll be covered up.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

I know you are, I know —

𖤓 she scooted back a little bit, keeping her distance away in case anything was made worse. 𖤓

You're trying, and that's what's important, alright? You're doing well, you really are.

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 rusty's eyes widened, but he nodded, giving hydra some more space. 𖤓

That's okay, don't apologise – I'm not mad at you, I promise. I'm right here, just try relax with me, okay?

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

Oh, Stars – here, c'mon.

𖤓 she knelt down, leaving her hands on her lap where they could be seen clearly. 𖤓

Are you okay being touched, or no?

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

Hey, hey, why would I be mad over that? Are you okay?

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

Hydra?

Not real it's not real it was just a dream it wasn't real-

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 she pushed herself up a little, kissing him back. 𖤓

I love you too.

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 he furrowed his eyebrows at the news of porter, a little confused, but brushing it off. that's good, she supposed. a weak smile grew on her face, sniffling a little. 𖤓

. . . I know, Stars.

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 she stared at the floor, still chewing at the flesh of her lips. he hated this. he wanted to dig a hole in the floor boards, crawl inside, and perish. 𖤓

I know, but you've been all stressed and panicked over P - Evergreen, and you have your own things to be dealing with, and I thought that if I threw another thing at you that you'd just be annoyed?

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

I thought . . . thought you'd be angry about it.

. . .

I'm a bit scared myself, too.

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

. . . a few weeks.

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

. . . I called him Porter, and then forgot who Porter actually was ... I had to ask Pearl to remind me.

𖤓 the words left her mouth slowly and quietly, mostly out of embarrassment. 𖤓

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!

[thenew-mainattraction]

𖤓 he lay there in silence for a bit, leaning into the touch of hydras' hands and contemplating whether to tell him about recent events. the week was hard. what if she makes it all worse? or what if she never gets another opportunity to mention it before it gets worse? make up your mind, rusty! 𖤓

. . . the memory loss is uhm . . . getting worse. like – really bad.

Rusty! I'm here, and I brought oil.

- @hydrogentruck

Doors — door's open!