Rick took a step forward and pulled her into his arms. "What's wrong?"
"I was sleeping when I found that you were gone. I was so frightened that I woke up. You really went away," Kendall said as she cried all over him.
"Idiot, I've always been here." Rick patted her on the shoulder. "Go to sleep now."
"Rick, I'm sad." Kendall looked at him with red eyes. "I'm so sad. Aren't I helpless?"
"You'll be fine after some sleep. Go to bed."
Rick spent another half an hour coaxing Kendall to sleep. This time, he did not walk to the sofa, but lay on his side on the bed. Kendall held his arm and fell asleep with him, listening to her breathe and smelling her scent.
This feeling was not particularly good, but it was not bad. He didn't dislike it, so it was good.
......
The next day.