he hadn't said anything back,
and her heart sunk in her chest.
he responded by setting a blanket
on the couch and giving her a pillow
with another blanket so she was comfortable.
he was about to walk upstairs.
her voice was squeaky. "can you...
can you sleep with me?"
he swallowed, climbing next
to her and pulling the blanket
around the both of them. she
molded her back against his chest,
and he relaxed, wrapping his arm
around her waist.
she fell asleep smiling.
