"Babe, wanna come see a movie with me?" your boyfriend, Jaeden, asked suddenly. The two of you were just sitting on the couch, shifting between drifting off to sleep and watching movies on mute. It was that kind of lazy day.
"That was random," you responded, giggling lightly and tilting your head up so you could see Jaeden's face. "What movie did you have in mind?"
"I was thinking we could see the new Annabelle movie," he suggested. You stayed silent, thinking it over. You weren't really that great with horror movies, and Jaeden knew that. When he took you to the It premiere, you almost cried from being so scared of Pennywise. You didn't look at Bill Skarsgard the same way after.
"Jae, you know how I am with scary movies," you warned, sitting up a bit so you could face him easier.
"I know, but I'll be right there next to you the whole time. I really wanna see it, and you're my favorite person to go see movies with. Pleeeease?" Jaeden asked, dragging out the 'please' and jutting out his bottom lip in a pout. You couldn't say no to Jaeden when he used that pout on you, he just looked so cute.
"Okay, fine. When are we going?" you asked, and Jaeden grinned.
An hour later, the two of you were ready to leave for the movie. You changed from your pajamas into an equally comfortable outfit; just one that was appropriate to go walking around town in. It was chilly outside, so Jaeden was wearing a big sweater and jeans, making him look absolutely adorable, in your opinion.
"Ready to go?" Jaeden asked as you pulled on your jacket. You nodded, and he took your hand, the both of you starting the short walk over to the movie theatre.
It was a small, town movie theatre, so there were only about five other people there to see the movie with you. This made you more nervous, because you felt safer in crowds. Now it felt like the characters in the movie could single you out. It all started without a hitch; the movie wasn't the greatest but it was alright. Then, it started to get really scary.
A particular jumpscare overtook the screen, causing you to jump a foot into the air and clutch onto Jaeden's arm for dear life. Your boyfriend chuckled, bringing him arm around your shoulders and pulling you to him.
"Don't worry, I'm here and I'm going to protect you. I won't let anything ever happen to you," he whispered, though it seemed to be more to himself than to you. You looked up at him in the darkness, smiling gratefully.
