could u write smth of like reader being scared to say i love you to chris maybe?
SAY IT AGAIN
in which... you're scared to say i love you but chris comforts you :)
warnings: anxiety, slight mention of bad ex, fluff
3 months.
3 months of the most beautiful, blissful, passionate relationship with your boyfriend, Chris.
He spoiled you rotten. Always brought over 'just cause' flowers, dropped everything if it meant he could spend time with you, and constantly reminded you how much he cherished you.
You loved him. You did. But every time you got even a little bit close to saying it, you looked away and changed the topic. For some reason, it freaked you out to say just those 3 words.
Currently, you're both underneath a blanket, limbs tangled together, with a forgotten show in the background.
"If a frog had the chance to speak, what do you think it's first word would be?" Chris asks, with a serious face.
You giggle. "I have no idea."
He scoots in closer to you, hand absentmindedly rubbing your back. You lean into his touch.
"I think he'd say..." Chris cuts himself off, already laughing, "Y/N is the prettiest girl ever." He croaks, pretending to be a frog.
You blush, rolling your eyes and swatting his arm. "Yeah yeah." You mumble.
His hand finds your jaw, bringing it up so you look him in the eyes. His eyes flicker to your lips, then back up to your eyes. "You know I mean it." Chris murmurs.
He kisses you, soft and sweet. He pulls back, resting his forehead against yours. "I love kissing you," He whispers, taking a deep breath, "I love you."
Fuck. Your eyes widen slightly, your mouth opening to respond but... nothing comes out. You feel as if you can't speak. Your breathing quickens, looking away from Chris. Why can't I say anything?
"Hey," Chris grabs your jaw again, his eyes scattered across your face trying to understand, "Breathe baby. Breathe."
You feel your eyes prick with tears, shaking your head and burying it in his chest. Just say it. Is it so hard? He's going to leave if you don't say it back.
"You don't have to say it back if you're not ready." He kisses the top of your head, playing with your hair. "I just want to make sure you know how much I love you. That's all I care about."
You sniffle, snuggling somehow deeper into his hold. "I-I'm just... scared." You breathe, wiping some tears that have fallen.
"Why are you scared?"
"I'm afraid that if I say it you'll leave. That's what happened last time. I said those words a lot and it was too much for them. I don't want to lose you or scare you away." You rant.
Chris nods the whole entire time, taking in every word you say. He cups your face, forcing you to look up at him. "M'not leaving." He says firmly. "You're not too much for me. Never. That's not a thing. Okay?"
You nod, leaning into his hands. He smiles softly, kissing your forehead.
"I love you, nothing will change that. You could say it tonight, tomorrow, or even next year and I will love you the same. You could say it every minute or three times a minute and I will love you the same."
He pulls you into his arms, holding you tightly. "It would take a lot of work to lose me, love. You ain't getting rid of me that quick." He whispers into your hair, making you giggle.
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Later that night, you both are laying in his bed. His arms wrapped tightly around you, and your face cuddled into his chest.
"Chris?" You whisper, half expecting him to be asleep.
"Yeah?" He whispers back.
You close your eyes, settling further into his arms. "You make me feel safe."
Chris pulls back slightly, enough to kiss your forehead. "I'm glad baby. I always want you to feel safe with me."
A beat of silence. You take a deep breath, trying to calm your quickening heartbeat.
"I love you."
Your voice is barely audible. But Chris hears it. He pulls back, resting his forehead on yours. He looks at you with a twinkle in his eye.
He smiles softly. "Yeah?" He whispers, rubbing gentle circles into your back.
You nod, biting the inside of your cheek.
"Say it again."
"...I love you?" You mutter, confused.
He grins. "God, I love hearing you say it. Please say that like every second." Chris presses another kiss to your forehead.
"I love you, Chris." You say gently, but firm, kissing his chest.
"I love you more." He says, hugging you closer to his body.
You drift off to sleep like that, feeling safe and loved in the arms of the boy you love.
a/n: hehe so cute :) send more requests!!
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