I'm looking for comfort

You thought about it for a moment.

After the event that just transpired between you and Flora, your thoughts and feelings were spiraling out of control. Doubts, worst-case scenarios, and more importantly, you blew your chances with Flora. She was friendly with you in the beginning, but you just blew it! Now you're in a situation you never want to be in the first place. What's next? Her telling the crew and everyone giving you weird looks? Oh, hell no! You'd rather die than suffer to everyone's **** stare... After your long rant, you catch your breath and finally manage to have an answer. "Can I just stay here with you and... forget about everything for a moment?"

Astrid smiles. She is so pure; you wonder how such a person can exist. "Of course." She says ever so sweetly. You could contemplate about how perfect she is or that she is otherworldly- you could say. "Is there anything else you would like?"

It's nervous to ask, but you want to embrace her angelic figure. The thought of cuddling someone like her eases your mind a little, but you hope she is okay with it. Of course she is! "I want to hold you. In my arms." You requested.

She blushes, "Sure, I can do that for you." She lets go of your hands, sliding her arms around your torso, and pulls you to her. You complied with her actions and willingly put your weight on top of her. You adjust yourself to a more comfortable position and making sure she feels comfortable as well. Your head lays on her chest. One of her arms moves up to your neck. She begins to rub the back of your hair softly. You can feel the warmth of her embrace. This sensation feels so comforting. You could cuddle her forever.

Time felt slow. Every moment of this feels special. The small cracks the fire makes are a nice touch too. Despite all your worries before, Astrid just alleviates them. This is what you needed after tonight's disaster.

"There there, Warren. Things have been getting complicated lately, hasn't it." Her angelic voice speaks through your soul. It's calming and blissful. You don't even care about anything else. Right now, it's just you and her. And that's all that matters. Maybe this is what you needed after all the times you've been through.

"It must be so hard being on your own. Fending for yourself every day. Well, I want to tell you that you were never alone."

"What?" Your ears perks and you began to picture her in some vague memories. Her presence does seem familiar, much like a long-lost family member, but you only met her in a day.

"I've been watching you for a very long time. It's amazing to see how you grow. To be the little boy with dreams. To become a man who's a Contractor. It's fascinating. You, humans, are a delicate thing."

"You are much more than what you give yourself credit for—the things that you have done in this world, I understand. Despite your mistake, you can always make things right. You're human, after all." Listening to her soft words and gentle words. It's nice knowing someone understands what your going through.

"Even if you are the scum of the earth. I will always be by your side. I will continue my duties to serve you no matter what. Because I understand." She didn't have to reassure herself. But she did after her therapeutic speech. It was followed by silence. She continues to play with your hair gently. Keep you tight in her embrace as both of you cuddle on the Couch during the holidays. After a while, you broke the silence. You asked her what she is. "What am I?" She paused for a moment processing your question. "Well, I am your guardian angel. You can say we are created to devote ourselves to serving and protecting humans since birth and after ****. Honestly...I've watched you grown up. Whatever you did, I witnessed. I've saved you through many things and have even stepped in more than once to prevent your **** from happening." She clears her throat. "So I've been with you for a very, very long time. I have seen your ups and downs. Your victories and losses. Every moment of it. You were never alone." Never in your life that you thought you would hear it from her. It’s unbelievable, but there's no doubt she's telling you the truth.

"Do you feel better?" She doesn't even need to ask. You simply nodded. As time goes by, you began to feel tired. Just being around her relaxes you to the point of being exhausted, but you didn't want to sleep yet. You want to spend more time with her. "Trust me, Darling. I wish I could stay too, but we're just not meant to be. Don't worry, and I promise we'll meet again soon." And as she ends her words, you blacked out. You wake up back in the shack. Fully awake and relaxed. You stretch and let out a groan, following that with a sigh. Was that just a dream? Whatever the case, enough time had passed for you to unite with Flora. You hope nothing else goes wrong with you and her. Or something that will make things more awkward between both of you. Suddenly you heard the hatch clicked. All the relaxation quickly changes into focus. You put your hands on your strap and prepared yourself for any sudden danger.