Oh, before you step inside... a little word of caution. The world can be so very cruel, and sometimes the way we love can feel a bit... overwhelming. If you’re not ready for a story about deep obsession and the little things we do to stay together, maybe you should stay back. I’d hate for you to get hurt.

It’s already morning. I hope Flame slept well. He’s been so restless lately... poor thing.

He should be waking up now. If I don't call, he’ll just oversleep and be flustered all day. He’s so helpless without a reminder.

Good morning, Flame! Did you sleep well? I had a bad dream that you were late, so I just had to check on you. You're not still in bed, are you?

Moth? Yeah... I'm up. i think.  Hey, have you seen my watch? I could have sworn I left it right here...

Oh, Flame. You're always misplacing things. Don't worry, I'll help you look for it after school. Just focus on getting dressed, okay? I’m already wearing the ribbon you like. (beep)

He’s late. Three minutes and fourteen seconds. He really is so clumsy when I'm not there to keep things together for him.

He didn’t even see me. He’s looking past me. He’s looking for something... someone else.

Hey! You actually made it! I thought you'd be—

Flame? Who are you waving at? I’ve been standing right here for twelve minutes. Didn't you see me?

Moth? Oh... I didn't... I was just waiting for—

It doesn't matter. You're late, and you've already lost another button. You're so messy when you're distracted, my poor Flame.

We have to go. Now. I’ve already planned our walk, and we can't have anyone ruining it, can we?

here. You look so much better now that I’ve fixed you up. You were such a mess this morning, my poor Flame.

Moth... people are looking. I can go to my locker now, right..?

Why would you want to go there? It’s so crowded and loud. Besides, I haven't finished checking your schedule for today. You know how you forget things when I'm not around to remind you.

(yapping)

Now it’s just us. No one behind us can even see your face. It’s much safer this way.

Moth... just stop, please. I can write my own name. I'm not a kid.

But your handwriting is so messy when you’re tired. I just want everything to be perfect for you. Don't be ungrateful, Flame.

Moth... stop. I’m tired of this. I’m tired of you 'finding' things I didn't lose, and I'm tired of you deciding who I can talk to.

Plus, ive been stressed out ever since i met you. i cant sleep, eat properly, EVEN THINK without you bugging me.

Flame? You’re just being delusional, my love. You don't know what you're saying. Sit back down and eat your—

He’s fluttering. He thinks he’s flying away. But moths don't let the light go out that easily.

Plum,  i need to talk with you.

is it about.. the pink haired girl?

yeah.. shes been pestering me. like. really bad. i dont know how to get out of this realtionship we have.

Thats why i cant hang out with you most of the time.

i get it.. so thats why that.. uhm.. ahem- SHE wont let me get close to you.

you have also been stressed and stuff like that, right?

What else has she done? To you, I mean.

I dont want to talk about that right now.

Oh! i have a plan.

Since she stressed you out so much, lets stress her out!

But.. okay..

lets go!

he got sleep for once..