sasha felt a wave of gratitude wash over her as dario reached out to her, his words of reassurance like a lifeline in the storm of her emotions. she knew she was struggling, grappling with thoughts and fears she couldn't quite put into words, but to have him there beside her, offering his unwavering support, meant more to her than she could express. "thank you," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath as she met his gaze, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "i…i appreciate you being here for me, dario. it's just…it's hard to put into words what's going on inside my head." she squeezed his hand back, drawing strength from the warmth of his touch, the sincerity in his eyes. "i want to believe you, i really do," she continued, her voice trembling with emotion. "but it's not just about trusting you, it's about trusting myself too. trusting that i can open up to you without pushing you away." she took a deep breath, steeling herself for what she was about to say next. "there are things…things i've never told anyone before," she admitted, her voice barely a whisper. "things i'm scared to confront, scared to admit even to myself. but…but maybe with you by my side, i can find the courage to face them." she looked into his eyes, searching for any sign of doubt or hesitation, but all she found was a steadfast resolve that filled her with a sense of hope she hadn't felt in a long time. "thank you for being patient with me, dario," she murmured, a small smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "i promise i'll try to let you in, to trust you with all the messy parts of me. because…because i believe you when you say nothing will tear us apart."