A Win in His Book
When Gilas thought about their upcoming night together that day, he didn't expect it to be both of them shivering in each other's presence. Sure, it was both nice and comfortable, and it had the added benefit of both of them being huddled up close together in front of the fireplace available in their room, but he had truly expected something more… fiery and intimate.
[That's what you get for ignoring the safety signs in the lake,] Ham scoffed.
Gilas could only let out a sigh of resignation. True… It was indeed his fault that they ended up in this situation in the first place. Still, it was more than he would've ever thought would've happened weeks prior.
After all, both he and Clara were still technically close together. Granted, it was due to sickness instead of passionately making love, but it'll do.
"How are you holding up?" he asked as he moved closer beside her, almost making his head rest onto her shoulder.