August
"So, is that the yes I've been waiting for?" I asked softly, lifting Saja into my arms and holding her close against my chest.
Finally, after all the agonizing days of waiting for her answer, she nodded her yes. My heart was filled was such immense happiness, though it only lasted a brief moment as Saja began to shake, the world and day's events crashing down upon her fragile form and eliciting a small whimper from her.
"Oh Saja..." I pleaded, nestling my face in to her hair and taking her away from the chaos, "It's alright, please don't cry..."
She nestled her head into my chest, trying to get closer - as if it were possible - and find solace in me.
"Don't worry, love," I whispered, "I've got you."
I let my legs carry her to her room, the weight of the day on my shoulders and the ache of my cuts coming to my attention which each step I took. I had taken a great toll on my body by fighting today, meaning to stay afar with my bow and arrow but ending up fighting with my sword when the wolves had other ideas.
Walking through the hall as if it were a dream, I finally came to Saja's room and pushed through the door towards her bed. Her eyes were closed and her breathing even, so I set her gently on her bed and tucked the blanket over her before turning to make my way out.
A small whimper froze me in my tracks and I turned back to face her, now sitting up sleepily and waving me over to her side.
"I'll filthy your bed." I explained, "I need a bath. I'll come back when I'm clean, okay?"
She stared for just a moment before nodding her head, and I quickened my pace to go to my own chambers and bathe.
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"Saja," I whispered, my shoulder length hair hanging damply around my face, "Are you still awake?"
I was crouched at her bedside, having just bathed and rewrapped my cuts. I got only a sleepy moan in response, and I asked, "Do you want me to stay with you tonight?"
Her eyes staying shut, she gave a nod so slight I would have missed it if I hadn't been watching her so adoringly. Unable to suppress my grin, I climbed in to her bed and lay beside her. I made sure to stay on top of the blanket and not touch her, being careful not to impose myself on her and out of fear that someone may come in and get the wrong idea. The sleepy Saja, however, didn't care. Her small form curled up beside me, her arm snaking around my waist as her head made its way to my chest. I instinctively wrapped my arms around her, soaking in the warmth and love radiating off of her and the smell of sunshine and lemon in her hair. And, in that moment, it felt right.
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