"Arr…"
Aether let out a soft groan as his eyes fluttered open, revealing a familiar grand ceiling above him. Blinking a few times to clear his vision, he quickly became aware of the warm, comforting weight pressing down on his chest.
Lowering his gaze, he saw the source of that weight—Raven, curled up on top of him, her arms wrapped tightly around his torso, even in sleep.
Her soft, rhythmic breathing and the faint sound of her snoring made his lips curve into a gentle smile. Even now, she refused to let go, clinging to him as if afraid he would disappear.
Chuckling softly, Aether reached up and ruffled her hair with his fingers. 'She must have been worried sick about me,' he thought. Just as he was about to move his other hand to embrace her, he suddenly noticed another weight pressing against it.