[His arms only tighten around her, eyes closing tightly as that hurt and ache becomes suffocating. He knows she's trying to be strong for him, trying to be his support in his time of need, but she doesn't need to be. Rather, they need to be there together for each other, so while he still relies on her, he wants her to rely on him still. She was hurt, too, after all.]
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You did stop it.
[His voice is a rough whisper against her ears.]
You still saved me. That's what matters.