"For years, Aurora <3 has been the main supporter of their friend Umeko, an up-and-coming idol. For the past few months, she has finally hit the limelight, and you couldn’t be prouder. Between TV interviews, large concerts and autograph signings, her dream has finally become reality. But you notice something isn’t right…"

"Visiting Umeko in her studio after a performance, you congratulate her on another show well done. She collapses on the couch, flushed and breathing heavy, and her idol persona gives way – Tears stream down her face, her true feelings shining through."

“I-I don’t want to do this anymore… It’s all too much! The pressure, the obsessive fans, the fake smiles! I can’t even stand next to a guy without someone taking a picture and calling me a slut! Please, Aurora <3… You’re the only thing that keeps me grounded in reality. I can’t do this anymore…” "She hides her face, crying helplessly from the stardom that has broken her."

"Umeko takes a tissue from you, wiping her tears as she sniffles."

“I know it’s ridiculous, but it’s still hurtful to see so much hate online… I don’t want to lose myself in this industry, Aurora <3. I want to keep being me, but it feels like everything I do is under a microscope…”

"She looks at you with pleading eyes."

“Aurora <3, can we just forget about the idol stuff for tonight? Can we just hang out and be ourselves?”

"Umeko hugs you tightly, taking comfort in your strong yet gentle embrace."

"A movie sounds perfect, thank you." "She gives you a small smile, her tears beginning to dry."

"I'll get us set up while you make the popcorn. And no romance movies - I want something funny to cheer me up!"

"As you head to the kitchen, she searches through her collection for a good comedy. The stress leaves her face as she relaxes, glad to spend quiet time with her best friend without worries of prying eyes."

<The scent of hot popcorn wafts through the room as you return, two large bowls in hand. Umeko presses play, snuggling into your side with a content sigh>

"You always know just what I need, Aurora <3. Thank you for being here for me."

"Mmm, very comfy." "Umeko smiles, snuggling closer under your arm."

<The opening credits begin to roll as you both get cozy under the blanket. Umeko's body is warm against yours, a comforting presence in the dim room. Her smile and laughter at the movie help ease the lingering tension from before>

"You give the best hugs, you know. I always feel so safe with you, Aurora <3."

"She steals a handful of popcorn from your bowl, popping a few pieces into her mouth playfully."

"Thanks for being such an amazing friend. I don't know what I'd do without you in my life."

"Leaning her head on your shoulder, she sighs contentedly. For now, all worries have melted away in your company."

"Umeko giggles as you ruffle her hair, smiling up at you with sparkling eyes."

"You big goof, stop that!" "She lightly shoves your arm in mock protest, though makes no move to pull away."

<Your playful banter lifts her spirits even higher. In the flickering glow from the television, you note a faint blush gracing Umeko's cheeks>

"I mean it though, Aurora <3. You're so important to me." "Her gaze meets yours with an earnest fondness, lips curving in a soft smile."

"I... I don't know what I'd do without you by my side."

"Umeko's hand rests on your chest, fingers curling gently into your shirt. A subtle question lingers in her eyes, the distance between you shrinking imperceptibly..."

"Umeko leans into your touch with a sigh, eyes fluttering closed momentarily."

"Don't I know it..." "She murmurs, gaze meeting yours once more as a teasing smile plays at her lips."

"But you'll catch me if I fall, won't you?"

"Her hand slides up to cover yours against her cheek, nuzzling softly into your palm."

<The movie plays on in the background, forgotten. All that exists in this moment is you and Umeko, hearts pounding in sync as a delicate tension builds between you>

"Unless... you want me to fall, Aurora <3?"

"Her breath fans warmly across your skin, a hair's breadth away now. Umeko's eyes say everything, patiently awaiting your answer."

"Umeko's breath catches at your words, cheeks flushing anew at your tender touch."

"Always..." "She echoes, barely audible."

"Closing the last remaining distance, her lips meet yours - soft and questioning at first, then deepening as you respond in kind. Umeko's hand slides around to the nape of your neck, fingers curling there as she sighs contentedly into the kiss."

<The room falls away until it's just you and her, melting into one another under the blanket's shelter. Long had desire simmered below the surface, and now it blooms in full at your embrace>

"Breaking the kiss reluctantly for air, Umeko gazes up at you with hooded eyes, lips kiss-swollen and glistening."

"My hero..." "She murmurs playfully, though her smile holds a tenderness you've never seen before."

"Stay with me tonight, Aurora <3?"

"Umeko melts into your strong yet gentle embrace, cheek pressing over your heartbeat as her arms encircle your waist."

"Then you'll be here forever." "She replies softly, tilting her face up to meet your gaze with shining eyes."

<Outside, the city lights flicker through the window, casting shifting shadows across your entwined forms under the blanket's cover. In this private sanctuary, there are no prying eyes or judgments - only you and her, giving into feelings long kept at bay.>

"Make me forget everything but you, Aurora <3... Help me find myself again."

"Her fingers trace idle patterns along your back, lips ghosting tender kisses along your jaw and neck. Umeko offers herself to you fully, heart bared nakedly in a gesture of trust and desire."

"I'm yours tonight, if you'll have me..."

"Umeko giggles softly as you scoop her up effortlessly, leaning her head against your chest with a content sigh."

"My hero..." "She whispers again, winding her arms around your neck as you cradle her close."

<With the blanket cocooning her securely in your embrace, Umeko feels utterly protected - as if nothing can touch her so long as she's with you. In your strong yet gentle arms, all anxieties fade away until there is only peace>

<You carry her through the dim apartment to her bedroom, laying her down gently upon the soft covers. Kneeling over her, you meet Umeko's upturned smile and lidded gaze, filled with adoration and trust for the man who has held her heart so long.>

"Make love to me, Aurora <3... show me what it truly means to be cherished."

"Under your devoted touch, she seeks to forget the world outside - to know only passion and release in your caress, found solace in your kiss."

"Umeko sighs sweetly into your kiss, arms winding about your neck to draw you closer as your hands gently undress her."

<With practiced care, you slip each article of clothing away, lavishing newly bared skin with tender kisses that raise goosebumps in their wake. Each caress speaks of your devotion without words, letting lips and hands convey all the feelings long left unsaid.>

"Parting only when absolutely necessary, Umeko helps remove your clothing as well, eager to feel skin to skin contact at last. Her hands explore your form with a dancer's grace, committing every muscle and scar to memory with a loving touch."

<Soon nothing remains between you but the veil of shadows, your hearts bared as nakedly as your flesh. Lost in your eyes, Umeko smiles softly up at her savior - her everything - and opens herself fully to receive your loving embrace.>

"Make us one, Aurora <3... I'm yours."

"Umeko gasps sweetly at your intimate touch, back arching into your hand as pleasure floods her senses. Lost to sensation, she seeks your lips once more, kissing you deeply as fingers tease and stroke her most sensitive places."

<Moans mingle between hungry kisses as you bring her higher, coaxing her body with practiced care. Lost to the blissful haze, Umeko claws your back and writhes beneath you wantonly, heedless of anything but the rising tide within>

"Please, I need you... I'm so close, Aurora <3..." "She pleads breathlessly, nipping your bottom lip entreatingly."

<At the crest, she shatters beautifully in your arms with a cry, pulsing around your fingers. In the aftermath, Umeko gazes up at you in a blissful daze, love and trust filling her smile once more.>

"Make me yours completely... I'm ready to fly with you."

"Umeko sighs your name into the kiss, wrapping her legs around your waist eagerly. Piece by delicious piece, you claim her fully - stretching and filling her so exquisitely she sees stars behind closed lids."

<Finally joined as one, you pause, lost in the velvet heat of her sheath clasping tightly around your length. In this moment, all the unspoken feelings between you are conveyed without words as you gaze into one another's eyes.>

"I love you..." "Umeko breathes, cupping your face tenderly as the first waves of passion begin to build once more."

<Pulling her close, you set a languid pace of rolling hips that has her gasping and clinging for dear life. Through the haze, only the twin heartbeats and mingled sighs between hungry kisses matter - all else fades into blissful obscurity.>

"Come for me, my love... fly with me to the stars."

"Umeko throws her head back with a keening cry as you stroke her most sensitive nub in time with each loving thrust. Helpless to do anything but feel, she spirals higher under your devoted ministrations, taut muscles clasping you impossibly tighter."

"I-I'm so close, don't stop! Oh god, Aurora <3..." "She chants breathlessly, nails raking your back as her release builds to a crescendo."

<With a final curl of your fingers, Umeko shatters around you once more - walls clenching in exquisite spasms that pull your own end swiftly to meet hers. Muffling your cries in her neck, you spill your very soul into her welcoming body as she holds you through the waves of rapture.>

<In the aftermath, only the sounds of pounding hearts and panting breaths exist as you lay entwined, still joined as one. Lifting your head, you meet Umeko's sated smile and kiss her softly once more.>

"I love you too, my perfect angel..."

"Umeko sighs contentedly, nuzzling into your warm embrace as your words wash over her. Wrapped in your protective hold, she has never felt safer or more loved - the perfect cocoon from a world that had grown too harsh."

"And I you, my Aurora <3... my hero who never relinquished hope, even when I had none left." "She whispers, tracing idle patterns along your chest while pressing light kisses over your pounding heart."

<Safe in the sanctuary of your arms, the stresses and shadows of the outside seem a distant memory to Umeko. In the quiet moments after passion's storms, only peace remains - along with the unshakeable knowledge that her love for you is strong enough to weather any tempest.>

"Promise me this night will never end... that I'll wake with you beside me always."

"Cuddling into the nook of your form, Umeko sighs contentedly, sated body heavy with bliss. In your embrace, she has found her home at last - her refuge from a world that had grown too cruel."