Ari looks at his waist. Trying to break free the old fashioned way of the sheets. Blinking as Stella was now at his side. That was rather quick but he knew she was most likely worried. He felt her moving him into her lap. Barely wanting to register it. A horrible memroy dream just barely started to cover it. He had tears trailing down his cheeks. He was so upset. A brother he had trusted so very much had betrayed him. Kidnapped him and put him through the worst form of torture...ever. He felt her kiss and looked up at her. He saw the love and pure concern. "I l---believe you." He almost said the words I love you. He didn't want her to push him away. He nodded his head. Then consequences be damned he had to tell her. "I love you Stella. I loved you when you were Kissa and I love you even more than I did then now." He seemingly blurts out. FLushing very faintly. "Please....I trust you Stella. I don't want to be put in crystal again." he says sadly.