REQUESTED BY: Princess_Natsuki_57

A/N: Some comfort for those who feel like nothing is going right. I hope you all find renewed happiness, even while the world is so dark. Enjoy.

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Soft crying is what greeted him as he entered his bedroom. Shuichi's eyes widened in concern as he rushed over to the giant four-poster, pausing beside the curled-up lump in the sheets.

"Darling, what's wrong?" He asked, gently lying a hand atop your back when you shifted. When your red, tear-streaked face greeted him from inside, he frowned. "Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Sniffling wetly, you shook your head.

He pet your head, slipping his hand under the covers, and when you leaned into his touch, a soft smile came onto his face. "Do you want to talk about it?" He whispered.

Again, you shook your head. Your arm slipped out, reaching for him.

Even now, you were so adorable. He took your invitation and chuckled, slipping off his jacket. "Sure, give me a moment, okay?"

You watched from under the covers as he took off his shoes, hanging the jacket on a hook and slipping his shoes under a chair. When he was done, he went around the bed to his side and slipped under the covers, joining you in the dark.

You immediately pressed yourself up against his chest, burying your face in his shirt and sighed shakily. His hands reached up, his right hand petting your hair and his left resting on your back, gently bringing you even closer.

He began humming a song, closing his eyes as the two of you lay there. His fingers threaded through your hair, nails gingerly scratching against your scalp in soothing motions.

You shifted your body as he threw a leg over your hip, your own legs curling up again so that the heels of your feet brushed against your backside.

"... I can't wait to kiss you good morning," he was singing softly, resting his chin atop the crown of your head. "With strawberry skies..."

At the sound of his crooning voice, some of your despair melted away. Your tears slowed, though you still sniffled, the sound muted with your face pressed against his chest. The warmth of his body seeped through his clothing, further warming you. Shuichi always felt so warm, and it was comforting. He felt like a human blanket on the best of days, always there if you needed a shoulder to hide in.

"'Cause I get so lost in your blueberry eyes," his voice grew softer still, and he pressed his lips against your forehead. "Are you feeling better?"

Nodding slightly, you whispered, "Yes, thank you."

"Do you feel like talking about it?"

You hesitated for a moment, but when his hand began to pet your hair again, you shrugged. "Just... feeling bad today."

He hummed in encouragement.

"Everything's goin' wrong..." your voice wobbled, and so did your bottom lip. "Just felt like a failure. It's stupid, 'm sorry..."

"No affliction is too stupid for me, dear," he chastised gently, pulling back enough to give you a loving look. "I love you too much to ever think that, (y/n). You don't have to worry."

You felt fresh tears welling up in your eyes, the sheer love in his gaze making your feelings return.

"You aren't stupid, you're brilliant," he continued, reaching up with his left hand to up your cheek. "You aren't a failure, you're flawed, like everyone else is. You have your accomplishments and your failures, but in the end, we all do. We all fail sometimes, love. But then we have the chance to get back up."

"But... but it just feels like life keeps pushing me down," you explained shakily, sniffling again. "I can't keep my feelings under control, and I keep messing up."

"Life is messy," he agreed, his thumb tracing your cheekbone and wiping away the tears that spilled over. "It's cruel, and it's unfair, and it will kick us down over and over again. But I'll be here to help you through it, okay? You'll always have me here at your side."

You let out a keening whine from in your throat, and he smiled against your forehead.

"I love you," he repeated, kissing your heated skin. "You're beautiful, you're funny, you're talented, you're intelligent... and I'll keep reminding you again and again until you start to believe it for yourself. I'll keep letting you know just what I see until you start seeing it yourself."

Your eyelids grew heavier when he began humming again, and the methodical stroke of his fingers through your hair started to lull you to sleep.

When your breathing evened out, Shuichi glanced down at you. Your eyes were closed, your lips parted. You were blissfully asleep.

He caressed your face with his left hand again before he trailed it back down to rest at the small of your back in a protective embrace.

He kissed the crown of your head and whispered into your hair, "Sleep well, darling. I love you."

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A/N: Just know that I care about each and every one of you. You are all beautiful humans who deserve love and appreciation, and I hope that if you don't get it from others, you know that you're getting it from me. <3

Please tell me what you thought, feel free to request more, and I'll see you guys later!