"Roxanna, I… I'm scared."
Roxanna's eyes widened in surprise because Luan had always been the type to keep everything to himself.
He rarely showed his vulnerable side, especially in front of other people. Even when he cried, he would always turn away or hide somewhere so no one could see him.
Hearing him openly admit that he was scared felt strange.
Still, Roxanna did not point it out. She simply reached for his hand and gently pulled him closer, wrapping her arms around him.
"It's alright to be scared," Roxanna whispered.
She closed her eyes and rested her head against his shoulder. For a moment, Luan remained still in her arms, but then his body slowly relaxed. His arms came around her waist, holding her a little tighter than usual.
He took a deep breath, breathing in her familiar sweet scent. Somehow, having Roxanna this close made the fear in his chest feel a little less heavy.
