[Rinrou]

Laurel reacted slowly, looking over at Nic through her tears. She had her own memories flashing before her. Of her parents fighting and yelling, of violence and abuse. Did she really trust Nic enough for this? Did she trust it would be different with him? That he wasn't like her father? She watched Nic, struggling to fight whatever was in his past and made her decision.

She reached down, wrapping her arms around his neck and cradling his head against her chest, "A-Always..." she whispered through her sobs as she rested her tear stained cheek on the top of his head.