God, she wanted to hate this place. For bringing that demon here to make them experence and relive their greatest fears, for making him hurt. But she couldn't. It was because of Colligo that they had a second chance at their relationship, together and whole. It didn't stop her from being angry on his behalf.
She rose up on her toes to kiss his forehead, a reassuring gesture to add to the words. "Between the two of us, we won't let it happen," she said softly, resolute, chin held high. Fred tilted her head up to meet him as he came in closer, closing her eyes as their lips met, one hand resting against the back of his neck.
"I want to be with you forever. I spent too long deciding what I wanted. Now that I have you, I don't want to let you go."