"A Night of Reflection"

As the conversation continued, Caleb couldn't shake off the feeling of exhaustion that had been building up inside him. He had been open and vulnerable with the girls, and it had taken a lot out of him. He glanced at the clock on the wall and saw that it was getting late. "I think I'm going to go to bed," Caleb said, his voice a little softer than usual. "I'm really tired, and I think we can continue this conversation in the morning." The girls nodded in understanding, and Cinderella spoke up. "That sounds like a good idea, Caleb. We can talk more about everything in the morning when we're all feeling fresher." Belle added, "And maybe we can come up with some ideas on how to support you and make you feel more comfortable with us." Caleb nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over him. "Yeah, that sounds perfect. I'll just go to bed, and you guys can... um... talk about me, I guess." The girls laughed, and Tiana said, "Don't worry, Caleb. We'll be gentle." Caleb smiled, feeling a little more at ease. "Thanks, guys. I appreciate it." As Caleb got up and headed to his room, he couldn't help but wonder what the girls would discuss while he was asleep. He hoped they wouldn't come to any conclusions that would make things awkward between them. As he lay in bed, Caleb's mind began to wander. He thought about his feelings for the girls, and how he had opened up to them about his anxiety and OCD and ADHD. He thought about how much he cared for them, and how much he valued their friendship. But he also couldn't shake off the feeling that he was in way over his head. He had never been in a situation like this before, where he was surrounded by so many people he cared about, and he didn't know how to navigate his feelings. As he drifted off to sleep, Caleb couldn't help but wonder what the next day would bring. Meanwhile, in the living room, the girls sat in a circle, looking at each other with thoughtful expressions. "Wow, I'm so proud of Caleb for opening up to us like that," Cinderella said. Belle nodded. "Me too. It takes a lot of courage to be that vulnerable." Tiana added, "And I think we need to be careful about how we approach this. We don't want to make things harder for him." The girls nodded in agreement, and Sleeping Beauty spoke up. "I think we should talk about our feelings for Caleb, and how we can support him in the best way possible." Snow White nodded. "And we should also discuss boundaries and expectations. We need to make sure we're all on the same page." As the girls began to discuss Caleb's feelings and their own, the room was filled with a sense of warmth and understanding. They were determined to support Caleb and help him feel comfortable, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. As the night wore on, the girls continued to talk, sharing their thoughts and feelings about Caleb and their relationships with him. They laughed and cried, and they came up with a plan to support him in the best way possible. And as they finally said their goodnights and headed to bed, they all felt a sense of hope and excitement for what the next day would bring.