DEVIS HOUSE – AMBER & ERIC
Amber's voice was calm, yet held that quiet authority only she could command.
Amber: 😶
"Why… why do you look so scared, Eric?"
Eric, trembling slightly, lowered his gaze:
"Y-you don't want me… right?" 😨
Amber moved closer, her presence both soothing and powerful. She leaned in, her lips near his ear, her breath warm and comforting.
Amber:
"If you marry my son… then… aren't we your parents too?"
Eric's heart skipped a beat. Fear, confusion, and awe all collided in him.
Eric: 😨
"W-what… are you serious? Are you… okay with it?"
Amber smiled softly, a gentle warmth in her eyes.
Amber:
"If you want, dear… you can. I'll support you."
Eric felt his chest tighten, a mixture of relief and disbelief flooding him. His eyes shimmered with tears he hadn't realized were there.
Eric: 🥲
"R-really…? Even with… everything?"
Amber placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder.
Amber: 😊
"Even with everything. You're part of this family now. Always."
Eric's gaze shifted, and he finally looked up at Justin, who was sitting silently on his bed. For the first time, Eric felt a spark of hope—a chance at belonging, a chance at family.
Eric: 🥲
"Then… I-I don't want to be away… from any of you."
Amber's eyes softened, almost tenderly. She brushed his hair back and whispered:
Amber:
"You never will be, Eric. You're home."
Justin, still processing, finally let a small, almost imperceptible nod escape him. No words, but a silent acknowledgment that he understood—and that Eric's place in their lives was no longer in question.
The room fell into a comfortable, fragile silence. Amber stood between the two, a quiet guardian, while Eric slowly let himself relax.
Amber:
"From today… we face everything together. No more running, no more fear. We're a family. All of us."
Eric's lips curved into a shy, grateful smile.
Eric: 🥰
"I… I'm happy. I really am…"
Justin finally let out a small, almost imperceptible sigh, feeling a weight lift off his chest.
In that moment, with Amber's presence bridging the gap between past pain and future hope, the Devis household felt a little warmer, a little safer.
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