Bean cuddled up against Aspen in her sleep, smiling softly. Lilac held Mori close, brushing her fingers through his hair as she tried to think of what to add. Luka turned to look at Kas, still worried sick about him. As he could recall, Kas had looked really pale.
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("jellyfish are pretty much ✨i m m o r t a l✨" ~my biology teacher )
(Levi who hasn't slept in about 30 to 40 hours: naptime)
Levi stood next to Tohru, still watching the woods. He tried to listen to what was being said around and behind him but his mind kept going fuzzy. He went to rub his head but found himself tipping sideways towards the taller man next to him.
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Tohru saw Levi stumbling a bit and offered his shoulder to take some of the burden off.
"Hey, you alright there?" He asked, "You weren't hurt, were you?"
He looked the other up and down. He figured it was more along the lines of exhaustion, but he just wanted to make sure before he started jumping to conclusions and missed something serious.
"Just tired." Levi yawned, accepting Tohru's shoulder. "Gonna be hard to sleep though, brain's on high alert." He tucked his hands under his arms, "And it's really bright."
"Yeah… understable," Tohru replied, "Several of us are keeping watch, so if you wanted to, you could probably get away with a quick nap. Otherwise, I hope we find a place soon. Everyone’s looking rough, and we need time to regroup. That farmhouse wasn't going to continue to cut it."
When Levi rested over on his shoulder, he brushed up against the part of Tohru’s arm that was injured, but he didn't care enough to correct him, even if it did hurt.
(Tohru's shoulder: exists)
(Levi: its free real estate)
(Honestlyyyy, that's what I do to my partner)
(same thoughhh)
Kas was very still in Luka's arms, although his breathing at least showed that he was still alive. His bleeding finally slowed, stopped by the fabric of his hoodie, and he seemed to relax a bit more.
Luka held Kas close, trying to stay calm about this entire situation. He was worried sick about everyone and it showed in his lack of sleep. He sighed, looking away as he pulled Kas closer.
Aspen stayed awake, watching the others as Bean slept on her, she kept an arm around her, careful not to disturb or wake her. Arlo fluttered around at her knees, hoping from one to the other, when her looked at her, she raised her index finger to her mouth to indicate being quiet, Arlo gave a soft chirp and fluttered onto her lap, considering she was sitting indian style, and tucked his head under his wing, waiting to fall asleep.
(Oof)
Lis was left running around, making sure everyone's wounds were tended to, and that everyone would be prepared to move on soon. She, like Tohru, was also keeping a close eye on the treeline, fearing that they would be bombarded by another horde of zombies.
Aspen watched the others, making sure they were alright, without getting up, when Lis passed she nodded to her, she eyes glazed over with fear, as she too, watched the treeline.
Bean stirred and soon she woke up. “H-Hm…?” she sat up, rubbing her eyes as she looked around. Luka was still holding onto Kas, worry laced onto his face as he started zoning out. Lilac was still holding Mori as well, still brushing her fingers through his hair. “I…Is everyone okay?” Bean asked quietly.
Aspen shushed Bean, and held her close, her heart beat rapidly and her eyes looked around rapidly, her fingers still combing through Beans hair.
“W-What’s going on? A-Are we under attack?!” she tried to stay quiet as she leaned against Aspen. Tears started forming in her eyes. Lilac wasn’t facing them so she didn’t see. Luka, meanwhile, was too zoned out to notice.
Aspen shook her head, "no, I just want you to get as much sleep as possible is all." She said quickly, yet quietly. Her eyes filled with sympathy, she wished Bean could wake up without being afraid of something terrible happening.
Bean leaned closer against Aspen’s chest as she grabbed onto her hand. “I…I think I slept enough…” she muttered before looking up at Aspen sadly. She wasn’t sure if she could even go back to sleep.
Aspen gave a slow and sad nod "alright, you can lay awake with me then" she said quietly, "but try to be quiet, Arlo is sleeping" she said motioning her head to Arlo, who was sleeping on her right knee.
Bean nodded, moving closer. She continued to hold onto Aspen’s hand, trying to hold back sobs. She hated how everyone was getting hurt. She hated how everyone’s lost so much. She hated almost everything about this situation. The only thing she didn’t hate was the company. It was nice that she and her siblings weren’t alone anymore.
Aspen noticed Beans change in mood and cuddled her closer "lets play a game" she suggested "we say a word, and each of us describes a hypothetical situation that is related with that word, it doesn't have to be in the situation, but it has to be related." She said quietly.
“O-Okay…” Bean tried to smile as she hugged her. “Can you go first?” she laughed a little. “I’m bad at starting this stuff off…” she laughed some more, cheering up a little. Luka, meanwhile, was having a hard time. He felt like all of the air in his lungs was suddenly taken out of him. He felt his chest getting tighter as he tried to gasp for breath.
Aspen nodded and looked up at the clouds "sensual" she said "the feeling of your fingertips on fresh dirt, the feelings of warm skin, the texture of hair between your fingers." She said quietly, to avoid waking Arlo, and smiled at Bean.
Bean thought for a second before smiling. “The feeling of giving affection to your loved ones,” she grinned. Luka’s eyes started welling up with tears as he continued to gasp for air. He was shaking as he tried to calm himself. No…not now! he yelled internally, being unable to form the words out loud.
Aspen looked over at Luka, at the sudden gasp of breath, Aspen got up, leading Bean over to Luka and bent down, to avoid waking Kas, "are you okay?" she whispered to Luka, holding Beans hand.
Luka shook his head slowly, still unable to speak. Bean looked at Aspen in worry before looking back at her brother. “I think he’s having a panic attack…” she whispered, as to not wake Kas. Luka was about to give up and let it happen when Bean grabbed his hand. “We’re here, bro…” she told him.
Kas stirred a bit anyway, his features twitching and shifting slightly as he whined in protest at having been awoken. He blearily opened his eyes and looked up to see Luka panicking over his body. "Mm…? Wha' happen'd…?" He mumbled sleepily, looking very confused. Mori watched from Lilac's arms, beginning to tremble again.
Aspen looked at Luka, her mouth drawn tightly in a straight line "lets breathe okay, on one breathe in slowly.
On two exhale slowly." She paused for a few seconds
"One." She said, inhaling slowly
"Two." She said quietly, exhaling slowly.