Angel of Darkness (STOPPED TEMPORARILY)

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Kai

As the evening wore on, I couldn't help but notice that something seemed off with Angelina. She was giving me the cold shoulder, not talking much, and her expressions were a mix of irritation and contemplation. I knew something was bothering her, and I was determined to get to the bottom of it.

"Hey," I said gently, taking her hand in mine, "is something bothering you? You've been acting a bit distant."

She looked at me, trying to put on a facade of nonchalance, but I could see the vulnerability in her eyes. "It's just... those days," she mumbled, attempting to brush it off.

I knew better than to accept that as the real reason. "Come on, Angel. I know you better than that. Something else is bothering you, and I want to help."

She sighed, her shoulders sagging in defeat. "I just... I don't know how to talk about feelings. I don't know how to express what I'm feeling inside."

I gently pulled her closer, wrapping my arms around her. "You don't have to be an expert in talking about feelings. Just know that I'm here for you, and you can tell me anything. I won't judge, I promise."

She looked up at me, her eyes shimmering with emotion. "It's just... sometimes I feel overwhelmed, and I don't know how to handle it. I get scared that I'll push you away or mess things up."

I kissed her forehead tenderly. "You could never push me away. We're in this together, remember? And there's no such thing as messing things up. We'll face whatever comes our way, hand in hand."

She leaned into my embrace, her tension easing a bit. "I just wish I could be better at expressing my feelings."

"You don't have to be perfect, Angel," I reassured her. "Just be yourself, and that's more than enough for me. I love you for who you are, and I always will."

She looked at me, a mixture of gratitude and uncertainty in her eyes. "You really mean that?"

"Of course," I said sincerely. "You're the most incredible person I've ever met, and I'm so grateful to have you in my life."

Her lips curved into a small smile, and I could see her walls starting to come down. "You're not going anywhere, right?"

I held her face gently in my hands, looking into her eyes with all the love I felt for her. "I'm not going anywhere, Angel. I'm here for the long haul."

With that, I leaned in and kissed her, pouring all my emotions into that kiss. I wanted her to know just how much she meant to me, how much I cherished her, and how I would always be there for her.

As the night went on, I made sure to give her all my attention, showing her how much she mattered to me. And slowly but surely, she warmed up to me again, her smiles becoming more frequent, and her laughter filling the room.

In the quiet moments we shared, I knew that our love was stronger than any fear or uncertainty. We would face our challenges together, and with each passing day, our bond would grow even stronger. I was determined to be there for her, to support her, and to cherish her, no matter what the future held.

With Angelina in my arms, I felt complete, and I knew that together, we could conquer anything that came our way. Love was a journey, and I was grateful to be on this journey with her, hand in hand.