glowshard// ❝ i want you to call me when you need someone. i want to be here for you. ❞
Oh. Oh, Clover. Kris swallowed the lump in their throat, looking away. Needed a moment to compose themself in front of their partner, not wanting to appear weak, or helpless in front of Clover. The other human always had a way with words that reached Kris's heart when others couldn't, and this was one of those times.
After everything that had happened lately, Kris had quietly slipped back into trying to do everything themself. Try not to rely on others. Do things themself, sort out their own problems. Kris didn't want to burden anyone. Especially their family, especially Clover.
Never Clover. The one other human who got them.
Swallows again, tongue gliding along their lips. "Cl... Clover," Kris whispers, red-pink finally meeting Clover's eyes. "I just... I'm sorry for being... Quiet. You know I love you, right? You know I'm still your Kris, yeah? That hasn't changed."
"And it never will. Thank you for reminding me. Please know, you can lean on me too. Me and you; we're a team. Partners. I will always be here for you. No matter what."