“i’ll be back. don’t go anywhere.”
“i won’t let go, i’ve got you”
“just close your eyes. i’ll be there when they open.”
“just keep breathing, you’re doing great.”
“show me where it hurts.”
“you’re safe here. i won’t let anything happen to you.”
“if i ask you how you are, are you going to be completely honest with me?”
“just look at me. forget everything else”
“i hate seeing you like this.”
“you don’t have to be so brave with me.”
“if you don’t tell me what happened, how am i supposed to help?”
“just listen to my voice.”
“you’re normally acting tough. tonight, let me be tough for the both of us.”
“it will be easier if you just talk to me.”
“i wish i could be there with you right now.”
“seeing you like this and not being able to help you — it breaks my heart.”
“i want to help you. so please, let me.”
“please talk to me. i need to know you’re alright.”
“you can’t keep it bottled up forever.”
“you didn’t do anything wrong.”
“don’t look at it. look at me.”
“here, let me carry you.”
“how long did you think you could hide that?”
“you haven’t been fine in a long time.”
“i already forgave you, i think it’s time you forgive you too.”
“…want me to kiss it better..? or…”
“be more careful next time, that seriously could’ve been way worse.”
“here, drink this. slowly. i don’t want you choking.”