I-I dont think you should ever set your self worth...because of me..
-smiles softly-

-whimpers, curls up int-

-closes eyes, frowns, leans forehead on chest, sad-
...


-holds close, pets hand with thumb-
Don't leave me, Ray...

-pets her hair-

-whimpers-
I wont..i wont.

-relaxes-
.....
-shyly wraps arms around his waist-


I need you.
Understand?
-looks at-

-smiles at-

-nods,snuggles-

Connor...
Will you...
-hesitates-
....Never mind.


-small smile-
Good.

-blinks-...?

-whimpers-
hold me...

I just...
Don't....Don't take this the wrong way.
-looks at-
I don't want to be alone tonight.
-sad-


-holds close, gentle-
Of course...

-blushes-
I...Um..
-awkward-
I will..stay in your room..i-if you want...

-nuzzles and closes eyes-

-doesn't look at-
You don't have to if you're uncomfortable...
I can stay with Matty.
I just thought I'd ask, since I WANT to be with you, and the worst you can say is no....


-smiles, stays awake for a little while-

-bites lip-
no...i will...
-small smile-

-falls asleep quickly in his arms-

-smiles-
Thank you, Connor.


-eventually dozes off-

-nods, helps her to her room-
..
-smiles-

-curled right up against him as close as he can-

Are you sure you're not uncomfortable?
-worried, curls up on her bed-

-nod-
Yes I will be find..
-sits on the floor-

-disappointed look-
.....
....
-doesn't want to fight it, but sad-
.....Are...you...going to sleep down there?
You can't leave once I've fallen asleep...