TheClosetKidnapper

Ryder I study her again before closing my eyes.

Ryder I study her before looking down as well.

Ryder I look at her, "I don't care, Val. I want to be."

Ryder I wrap my arms around her and rest my face against hers, sighing.

Ryder Instead of arguing, I sit behind her and help her up, leaning her against me.

Ryder "You still should," I say. "You need it to get better."

Ryder I study her, "You should rest."

Ryder "Hi," I whisper back, brushing the hair back from her forehead.

Ryder I shift human and slip off of the table, taking her hand again.

Ryder My eyes open at the slightest movement, finding Val up.

Ryder No dreams visit me as I sleep, the worry to tangible to imagine.

Ryder Worried, I shift back into the bird almost subconsciously and curl up in one of her arms before falling asleep.

Ryder I hesitate before removing my jacket and draping it over her, keeping her hand in mine.

Ryder I take Val's hand and kiss her forehead, watching worriedly.

Ryder I stay in the room, bird-form, and wait until everyone leaves her to rest to turn back human.