[ ...Her voice sounds awful, and don't think he doesn't notice her wiping at her eyes. But there's nothing they can do for it now - except sleep, really, which will hopefully ease her suffering somewhat, and tomorrow...
Tomorrow is another day.
He slides onto the bed next to her, holding the treat out to Peo so he can scarf it down in one bite (come on, at least try to savor it!), before tucking himself under the sheets and snuggling close, finding one of her hands with his and slotting their fingers together. ]
Got it in one. [ His gaze turns to her, heartbeat picking up a bit even though she'd told him this was okay, told him he should stay with her. ]
A-are you sure...you don't want me to sleep on the couch, or something?
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Tomorrow is another day.
He slides onto the bed next to her, holding the treat out to Peo so he can scarf it down in one bite (come on, at least try to savor it!), before tucking himself under the sheets and snuggling close, finding one of her hands with his and slotting their fingers together. ]
Got it in one. [ His gaze turns to her, heartbeat picking up a bit even though she'd told him this was okay, told him he should stay with her. ]
A-are you sure...you don't want me to sleep on the couch, or something?
[ He's just. Making sure. ]