I like you / I hate you / I dislike you/ I love you / You are family / I would take a bullet for you / I would shoot you / I would lie to your face / I would say something cruel to you on purpose / I would say something cruel to you accidentally  / I would cheat on you / I would physically hurt you / You annoy me/ You amuse me / I’d laugh at you / I’d laugh with you / I’d manipulate you / You scare me / You confuse me / I wish I knew you better / I trust you / I don’t trust you / You inspire me / I consider you an equal / You are beneath me / You’re better than me / I would trust you with my life / I think you’re mean / I think you’re petty / I think you’re childish / I think you’re smart / I think you’re stupid / I think you’re a bad person / I think you’re a good person / I’m not sure what kind of person you are / I wish you would listen to me / I want to make you proud / I wish you would notice me / I want to impress you / I would hurt other people for you / I’m not sure how to make you happy / I’m a bad influence on you / You deserve better than me / We make a great team / I’d have a one night stand with you / I’d have a relationship with you / I would marry you / I fantasize about our life together / I would trust you with my most treasured belonging / I would tell you my darkest secrets / You disgust me / You intimidate me / I hope I intimidate you / I’d hug you / I’d let you hug me  / I’m scared of losing you / I don’t think you like me / I want to be better for you / I respect you / I don’t respect you / You’re my mentor / You’re my friend / You’re my best friend / I have a crush on you / I could easily watch you die / I’d get drunk with you / I’d party with you / I’d comfort you / I’d prank you / I’d spike your drink / I’d act behind your back / I’d abandon you / I’d hurt you to get what I want / I would choose my happiness over yours / I would choose your happiness over mine / I despise how much I care for you / I need you / I’m dependent on you / I don’t know what I’d do without you / I’m scared of you leaving me / I’d give my life for you / You frustrate me / I’d call for you in a time of need / I would protect you / I’d visit you in hospital / I’d carry you if you were hurt / I’d feel guilty if I hurt you / I’d let you be near me when I am vulnerable / I’d ignore a phone call from you / I’d call you at 3am / I’d break you out of jail / I’d get angry at you / I would shout at you / You’re too loud / You’re too quiet / You’re too sensitive / You can’t take a joke / You embarrass me / I feel nothing for you / You’re reckless / You’re bossy / You bore me / I would ask your advice / I would blame you for something I did / I would cry in your arms / You have the power to hurt me more than anyone else /

nulemti:

Laima replied with a sigh that made her whole body shake. “Mm, I won’t.” She paused for a long while, face hidden away and jaw set firmly as she staved off the fear that would sometimes chew on her bones. “The same goes for you, you know.” 

“Okay.“ Sometimes Saam felt saying a little less was more and frankly, they were in no position to try to make up anything further. They gave Laima a small squeeze of affection. “I know. Thanks.” Despite their own reluctance to take up the offer, it was a good reminder to keep in mind.

nulemti:

Laima replied with a small grunt, but tossed her arms around Saam, leaning a bit to press her face against their shoulder. “I know, I know. I’m bad at that.” That much was correct, she was a bit of a mess when it came to keeping herself in line with what was healthy. “I haven’t figured out how to fix it.” 

Saam held her closer, trying to provide the support that Laima probably didn’t get often enough.  “Right. I can underestand how difficult that can be. It’s hard to really try to value yourself to stop fussing over others so much at your detriment. But if you need anything from me – please don’t hesitate to ask okay?”

nulemti:

“Oh.” She stopped after that, still leaning hard into Saam’s side in some attempt at soothing herself. Laima was struggling, despite her best efforts. “That makes sense, thanks Saam.” A sigh followed, Laima turning to further lean into them. 

Saam was perfectly contented to make this a full blown hug to hold Laima for a little bit. It was readily apparent that it was obvious. And they were clearly able to sacrifice space for one of their friends.”You’re welcome. Sometimes you really have to look after yourself a bit more.”

@nulemti

[x]

Laima’s fussing was to be expected even if Saam didn’t quite imply that it was necessary. They give a little sigh in return at the question. “I could be better. But you’re clearly running on fumes. So I wanted to check in I suppose.”

nulemti:

[Helps them carefully, giving Saam’s hands a small squeeze] Don’t lock your knees, and ah, grab onto me if you’re going to tip over. 

[She has to tilt her chin up and she’s positively beaming]

[They manage to get up and stand up stabilizing themselves as they go]

Right, right.

[They look down and smile a bit back at her. Standing up here feels pretty nice they have to admit.] Honestly? I get the appeal of these heels now.

nulemti:

No issue.

[Gets to her feet, holding out her hands for Saam to take] 

Stand up slowly now.

[Saam takes her hands. ]

Alright, then.

[When directed, they slowly, slowly start to get up with the heels on]

nulemti:

[The shoes are off, and she passes said heels to them] 

I’ll help you up when you’re ready, Saam. [And she’s rubbing a sore spot on the ball of her right foot]

[They receive the heels and puts them on] Thanks.

[that rub doesn’t go unnoticed – a reminder of how Saam intends on going a lot  more subtle when they do get some heels]

I guess I’m ready to try these.