"I know I told you already, but, I'm really happy you're here." Her free hand runs down his arm as she ducks her head to kiss his shoulder, giving them both better things to think about than the past hurts that shaped them into the people now wading through the aftermath of a violating night.

Aerith looks back at his face, searching it before she leans in again for another long kiss, her thighs tensing, trying to draw him closer as she murmurs his name affectionately against his lips, happy to drink in all the warmth he has to offer, and give him everything he needs to make him feel better in return.