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Arashi's body shielded you from the world. Holding you close whilst you clung to her, as if she were your life line. Maybe that wasn't too far off. If you had to endure this alone you're not sure it wouldn't drive you past some sort of limit.
A gentle hand trails to and fro on your back. The motions chipping away some at your nerves. Her melodic voice works in tandem with the rest of her; whispering tender assurances, praises coming directly from her heart, and humming melodies she knows you favor.
Her warmth and fragrance envelops you. Just present enough to ground you without further overwhelm. A thorn of insecurity appears in your mind. She maintains herself so well. And you, well, to put it simply are not. Arguably far from it, perhaps.
You try to apologize. Repent for taking up space while in her shining presence. But she doesn't let you. Stopping your spiral with soft hushes and a kiss atop the crown of your head, "This is what knights are for." She pulls you closer, a feat you initially thought impossible, "Lean into me. Let me be the one to help carry your burdens. I'll walk with you to the ends of the Earth, okay?" She leans back slightly, just enough to press her lips against your cheek, "Carry you, even. So please, let me do my duty as the knight who swore her heart to you."
And the look in her eyes. You don't think anyone else in all of history could have eyes that sparkle with love as brightly as hers. It's enough to make you falter. To have the foreign feeling of being worthwhile begin its bloom in your chest. A seed she made sure to plant, something she plans to nurture til her deathbed. And maybe it's not something you can grasp yet but she'll adore every second of it.
You nod, submitting fully to her care. Oh, how happy she looks at that. Peppering even more of her affection across your face– fondness uncontained. More praises are spilled in the intervals she pulls away– only slightly, to move onto to the next spot. Replacing the negative thoughts swirling in your brain with the sweetest petnames and compliments alike.
A few minutes pass and the moment has settled down. Your chest feels lighter. And it seems the same can be said for her– who nuzzles into you with a content sigh, "How does a bath together sound? Oh, we could order some food after. I'd love some dessert from that place you showed me. Then I could give you a little at-home spa treatment... Of course, I wouldn't mind getting pampered by you as well."
Once again you only nod. Too filled with hazy content for talking, eyes falling shut. Feeling the shake of Arashi's shoulders when she laughs, filled with a mix of giddyness and amusement upon noticing the state she's led you to. Unable to resist giving you yet another kiss.
"I love you." And you believe it. The pure earnesty in her voice, in her posture, in the way she showers you with affection like it's her favorite thing in the world– and you'd hardly if it was.
Your knight with the brightest heart as her shining armor. A sun parting each storm to fill you with warmth and melt away your worries.
"I love you." The glimmer of light who assures you all will be okay.