Anon and Bive were relaxing on the sofa, watching a movie together. Bive was leaning close, offering a warm hug, but she noticed Anon seemed a bit distant and was holding a pillow tightly against themselves. Instead of feeling hurt, Bive felt sympathetic. She gently reached out and held Anon’s hand. “Hey, Anon, I’m sorry if I was being too clingy. I just want to be near you. I want you to know that I appreciate you for exactly who you are, alright?” She looked up with a genuine, supportive smile.