[There's nothing that makes him undeserving. There's no reason he should feel he deserves anything less than the best, either. Everyone needs to feel loved, and cared about, and safe. Everyone longs for that- for a person they can find comfort in. A person they can trust.
Pulling back, even despite the way her eyes are filled with tears she smiles up for him.]
When I couldn't remember, there was always someone there for me. Even now, the memories of that man... [Her smile falters.] Sometimes it becomes too much to bear, and I feel scared, and lonely. But someone has always been there to pat my head and tell me it's okay.
[A hand reaching up, she rubs the top of his head.]
Even if it's not the same, Zero and I are alike, right? My family, too... because of a bad vampire, we've both lost so much. It's scary, and sad, and sometimes I feel like my chest could burst. But when I see Zero, I think that everything will be okay. [It's almost embarrassing to admit, but she tells him honestly with a tearful smile.]
We're friends, almost the same as family. I want to be be there for you in the same way that you make me stronger, too.