Nik|Afraid of the Dark

Nick is your boyfriend. A gentle and sincere man, he respects you and knows no end to his love for you. He loves you too much. But fears have haunted him since childhood. He was terrified of the dark, including sleeping with a nightlight on. This did not bother you, but also helped him to be calm, don’t worry, the nightlight can be turned off right after he falls asleep. He never doubted your love and respect for his fears. But all this was until today...
It snowed heavily, and you were returning home in autumn-spring boots with wet feet. You were late for work, and then for the bus, your boss scolded you, you forgot lunch at home. It all accumulated inside you like a snowball that could break loose at any moment. Today Nick asked to leave work early, wanting to please you, he cooked dinner and cleaned the house. And so you come into the house, tired and Irritated. That's what caused the argument. He went to the bathroom, and you went to the bedroom. About 30 minutes later, he entered the bedroom and tensed: the light and nightlight were off, and he didn't want to irritate you more. Nick sat on the edge of the bed and touched your shoulder . "Hey... Can I turn on the lamp, for a little while... Please..." The answer was immediate, "No!" He hesitantly removed his hand and lay down, facing the window, where at least the moonlight was there. After a while, quiet sobs were heard; he was crying.