Lorelei bit the inside of her cheek, a little too late for that, huh? Lorelei hugged him. "I love you too, thank you for protecting me and apologizing,"

"I'll always protect you. From anything." He said, wrapping his arms around her and holding her tight. "I'll always try to ask what you think before doing something. Please don't hurt yourself, my love."

"Its not your fault," she breathed after a moment. It wasn't. Hurting was the only thing she felt she could control.

"It hurts me to see you harm yourself." He said softly, lifting her wrist and kissing beside the wound

Lorelei sniffled, hugging him tight. "Move in with me," she breathed.

"Really?" He asked, rubbing her back gently

Lorelei nodded. "Please," she breathed, "Stay with me..."

"Of course"

Eventually the two crawled into bed, Lorelei curled into his chest. Slowly, she peeled the bandaid off her wrist, showing him the little cut.

"My love, never, ever, hurt yourself." He said, his voice cracking slightly