You look like you've seen something awful.

Lawrence;

Wouldn't really care as long as he can keep you under control. He'd be more cautious around you, just incase, but it wouldn't really change much. He might make more of an effort to keep you restrained or hide any potential weapons.

I think he'd be pretty curious about it. How many people have you killed? What did you do with the bodies? How did you avoid the law? He'd have a lot of questions.

Might keep your 'methods' in mind for later.

Ren;

Nervous but tries not to show it. He'll make it very apparent that he's the one in control, reminding you of your collar and flashing the remote often.

Might kidnap someone else just for you to kill, but he'd be reluctant to give you weapons. You'd probably only get something simple until you gain his trust.

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Lawrence;

- Doesn't know much about periods at all. Probably forgot they existed until now. That said, he is willing to learn.

- Not the best at comfort unfortunately. He knows you're in pain and he hates it, but there isn't much he can really do. Might offer to rub or massage your cramps.

- If you're in a lot of pain, he'll make you tea with some sort of painkillers. If that doesn't work he'll try sedatives. Can't be in pain if you're asleep, right?

- He wouldn't know what to do if you got emotional or started crying, especially if you're not usually like that. He'll probably just offer you more tea or try to distract you.

- If you're irritable or grumpy he'd be confused. If you snapped at him, he'd be hurt... But also have to resist snapping back. He'd likely need reassurance that you're not actually annoyed with him, you're just in pain.

- Don't ask him to buy you pads or tampons without a specific brand name to go off. Even better, show him a picture. If not, he'll probably end up buying one of everything and he can't really afford that. Not to mention the panic he'd have in the aisle.

- Not too bothered by the blood. If there's a lot he might get a bit concerned, but ultimately he doesn't mind. Wouldn't care if it got anywhere or stained. It's only blood.

- Period sex? Period sex. He likes the blood a bit too much. It's the only time he gets to 'play' with your blood without hurting you himself.

Ren;

- Would keep you in bed as much as possible. Anything you need, he'll get it for you. Doesn't want you pushing yourself in the slightest.

- Hungry? He'll cook for you! Tired? Go ahead and sleep, it's okay. Just want some comfort? He's more than happy to cuddle.

- He'll sit in bed with you and binge your favourite shows. He's got all the snacks, too. If you crave something specific, he'll go and buy it for you.

- Nervous about buying products. Not only does he not want to be seen in the pad aisle, he'll have no idea what to get. Will probably end up just ordering them online with your guidance.

- Can sense when you're due and will prepare accordingly. May even keep better track of it than you.

- Doesn't mind the blood at all, he knows it's natural and you can't help it. If something got stained he'd be very understanding and probably wash it for you.

- It'll definitely take some getting used to. Not only does someone want to be near him, willingly, but they're also clingy? He'll be overwhelmed for sure.

- He'll have mixed feelings about physical affection. Doesn't really know how to react to your touch– he'll stiffen up if you hug him and flinch if you kiss him. He does like it, but he's been alone for so long that all this is jarring to him.

- Pretty easily flustered and any attention you give him will make him blush. He'll start to stutter and struggle to keep eye contact. If he gets too embarrassed, he'll want to hide or run away. That being said, he's extremely touch-starved, and the more affectionate you are, the more he'll start to crave it.

- As much as he likes the attention, too much of it can be draining. He'll get tense and quiet, but his awkwardness could be easily mistaken as embarrassment and he likely wouldn't say anything. He'd rather be uncomfortable than risk upsetting you.

- It's stupidly easy to excite him. Just having you close is enough to get him hard, but if you're constantly wanting to hug or kiss him? Prepare for a lot of sudden boners and a very embarrassed Lawrence.

Will match your clinginess 100%. Anything and everything will be done together or with him nearby. Making breakfast? Let him help! Taking a nap? He'll join you! Going out somewhere? He'll go too! Wants to spend as much time with you as physically possible.

I think it would depend on how you broke up. The more emotional, the worse they'll be.

If you ended on good terms...

Lawrence;

- He'd be really depressed for a while. He'd stop taking care of himself and lose motivation for pretty much everything. The first week will be spent mostly in bed.

- Would stop giving a crap about money or work and start skipping his shifts. If you were together for a long time or had a happy relationship, he may quit his job altogether.

- He'd go through phases of putting all his energy into caring for his plants, or forgetting about them entirely. He wants to distract himself, to forget about you– but how is he supposed to do that when all those pretty flowers remind him of you? It hurts just to look at them.

- His confidence would shatter. He didn't have much self-worth to begin with, and you leaving would make him question himself. Why did you leave him? What did he do wrong? Why don't you love him anymore?

- It would take months, if not years to move on. He'd struggle to get his life back to 'normal' and I doubt he'd ever fully forget you.

Ren;

- He'd be absolutely heartbroken. He'll put on a brave face for you but he's crying on the inside. The moment he's alone he'll break down in tears.

- He won't leave the house for a while, and will spend most of his time scrolling through your old texts and looking at pictures you took together. If you'd given him anything during the relationship, he'd hug it to sleep.

- Would still message you and try to be friends. He still loves and misses you, and doesn't want to lose you completely.

- He'd try and fix things between you in hopes that you can get back together. He loves you, he really loves you, and he's not going to give up on you that easily.

If you ended on bad terms...

Lawrence;

- Really bitter about it. He put so much into this relationship, and you left him? Just like that? How could you?

- He'll be pretty tense and irritable. The tiniest things will piss him off and he'll be very grumpy. He'd try and sleep it off but with all these negative emotions, it's damn near impossible.

- Would take out his anger on his plants. He'll cut them up, poison them, rip them apart. Lots of smashed pots and broken vases. If any were your favourite or reminded him of you, they'd be the first to go.

- Will hold a lot of resentment towards you. The longer your relationship, the more he'll start to hate you. You were supposed to be different, you were supposed to love him. You're just like all the others.

Ren;

- After the initial shock wore off, he'd be angry and upset. He doesn't understand why you'd leave him when he clearly loved you so much...

- He'd feel used and betrayed. He never had someone who truly loved him before you, and now you're gone, he's questioning if you even loved him at all. Was it all just in his head?

- Would struggle to develop new relationships, fearing they could end the same way. If he did meet someone else, he'd doubt their feelings and need constant reassurance.

Initial surprise then delight, most of his victims aren't as willing as you! He'd probably be a lot more careful so as to keep you alive for longer. He'd patch up every wound and be sure to give you food and water regularly, and overall be a lot nicer because you're cooperating. That being said, he'll test your limits and push any boundaries, he wants to know just how much you can take.

Strade;

I think he'd be pretty affectionate and get attached after a while. He'd also want to find out why you're so willing - is it fear? Trauma? Is it sexual? He's genuinely curious.

Lawrence;

Confusion and skepticism. You're really not bothered by him? Why? Is it a trick? He'd be pretty cautious and have a lot of questions. If you earned his trust, he might give you roam of the apartment, if he's there to watch you (not that there's much to explore). If you were nice to him he'd get attached quickly.

You wouldn't be safe in his care, though. He'd have you consume god-knows-what and that probably wouldn't end too well. I can see him getting carried away if he cut you or drained your blood. He doesn't have the experience like Strade, so I doubt he'd realise just how much damage he's caused until it's too late.

That's not to say he'd be willing to let you go, however. If a bond has been formed, he'll want to keep you, alive or not. If he finds you in the river, he'll try and pull you back out.

Ren;

Thrilled! He's happy to have a friend and can't wait to develop your relationship. The more compliant you are the nicer he'll be, and you'll get along well.

The best of the three in terms of survival. Aside from the occasional closet murder, you'd live pretty normally. It would basically be like living with a housemate. He might dress you up in cosplay or something suggestive.

Lawrence;

- Very careful about following you. Likes to keep his distance and will be deterred if you're around other people. If you're alone or it's late at night, he'll be less cautious.

- Has your routine written in notes and will research the places you go frequently. If the place is public, he may 'show up' on occasion, but will avoid getting too close. Will get anxious if you don't follow or have an unpredictable routine.

- If you work in retail or customer service, you might notice him during your shifts (mostly in passing, but sometimes he'll stick around). Maybe he'll muster up the courage to approach you one day... Or not. He's shy!

- Will lurk around your house whenever he can, peeking through your windows if he thinks he won't be spotted. Would be pretty disappointed if your curtains were closed.

- If he's absolutely certain you aren't home, he may try and sneak in. If he does, he'll make sure to leave as little evidence as possible, he does not want to be caught.

- Doesn't like seeing you with other people and will get progressively more jealous if you're with them often.

- Likes to leave you small gifts. You'll often find trinkets or dried flowers, sometimes with short notes (something simple usually, like "have a nice day"). If you're sad or sick, he'll leave them more often. He doesn't have the money to get you anything expensive

- Closet perv. He'll go through your laundry or underwear and jerk off to your scent, but feels so guilty afterwards. Doesn't have the nerve to take anything home, no matter how much he'd like to. Clothes you throw away however... He will absolutely take those.

- If you were to call him out or catch him in the act, he'd panic. He'd get very defensive and deny it, and if that doesn't work, he'd get violent.

- Would spend months planning a kidnapping (because there's no way you'd willingly go with him, right?), but the longer he waited the more anxious he'd get. Will likely end up hurting you in the process, though it would be unintentional.

Ren;

- Much less careful. It won't be obvious he's following you, but it'll be much more noticeable than Lawrence. You might actually spot him if you're quick enough.

- Has your routine memorised and will show up almost everywhere you go, regardless of if the place is public or not. Will 'wander' into the wrong bathroom or a restricted area just to follow you. The more you notice him the happier he is.

- If you work retail or customer service, he'd be a regular. Always asking for you over other workers and may even refuse help if you're not available. More than happy to chat with you and often tries to make small talk.

- Stalks your social medias and has all your posts saved. If you have photos of yourself, he'll jerk off to them.

- Will find a way to break into your home, no matter how much security you have. He's small and nimble so will squeeze through open windows, or at least climb up to them. You might find claw marks where he's tried to force his way in.

- Very easily jealous and doesn't like seeing you with other people. The closer you are with them, the angrier he gets. If they're in any photos of you, he'll crop them out.

- Definitely the type to steal your underwear, or any clothing for that matter. If it smells like you, he wants it, and if he can take it, why shouldn't he? You'll have to go clothes shopping pretty often...

- Loves to lay in your bed, hug (and hump) your pillows, smell your clothes. Unlike Lawrence, Ren has no shame and wants to leave his scent on everything. If he could get away with cumming on your things, he would.

- If he was called out or caught in the act, he'd probably break down. Crying, begging, apologising, anything to make you understand. He'd be heartbroken if you hated him.

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He carefully brushes your hair from your face. You've been out cold far longer than he expected... Shit, was he too rough?

His eyes wander to the blood staining your clothes. He didn't want to knock you out, he really didn't! He just... Panicked.

"... You'll be okay..." Lawrence whispers, more to himself than you. Not like you could hear him, anyway.

He pulls back with a shaky sigh. He'd managed to stop the bleeding with what little medical supplies he had lying around, but that didn't make him feel any better. Dark crimson coated your hair where he'd bashed your head into the wall. He can still hear the sound.

Touch light, he trails his fingers down your arm and rests his hand on yours. So soft... He rubs his thumb over your wrist, feeling your pulse. It's slow and faint, but it's there, and that brings him some comfort.

Most people he meets, he couldn't care less if they live or die. But you... You're different. Somehow. There's just something about you that draws him in, like a moth to a flame. He doesn't want you to die. He needs you alive.

He moves to grab the blanket from his bed. It's not particularly cold in his apartment, but he won't risk you getting sick. He drapes the blanket over your body, tucking it up around your shoulders then stepping back to admire you.

He chews his lip nervously, moving a hand to his mouth in thought.

You'll probably be thirsty when you wake up, right? He'll make you some tea. Maybe chamomile to ease your inevitable panic... Oh, you'll have a headache too. He should have some painkillers somewhere... He hurries to prepare the kettle in advance, picking out a mug he thinks you'll like.

"... I'm not a bad person..." He mutters out loud, holding the empty mug with both hands. "This... Is for your own good. Your own good..."

Lawrence stares at the mug in silence, the ceramic cold against his palms.

It's deep.

Empty.

But it won't be, soon. You'll wake up, and he'll make you tea. It won't be cold or empty.

He sets the mug on the counter and glances back at you, still unconscious in the chair.

Even like this, you look so perfect.

He moves behind you, one hand lightly petting you and the other resting on your shoulder.

"... Soft..." He breathes, combing his fingers through your hair. He sighs to himself, trailing his hand down the back of your neck. Your spine... He leans down enough to smell you.

"... So perfect..." He closes his eyes, half-burying his face in your hair and taking a deep breath.

You're everything he's ever wanted and more.