bornfromredemption:

“There was a storm outside.” Despite the fact that it appeared to be long since over, going back to sleep felt impossible. Finally, with a tired smile of her own, Sera pushed herself from the table where she’d been seated if only to wrap her arms around Dmitri’s waist in a firm hug, “Sorry if I woke you up.”

Despite his exhaustion, a big grin spread
on his lips when he felt her arms squeeze
a little too tightly than necessary. As a
bodyguard, he was used to much worse,
however. He even felt a little proud, knowing
she was growing up to become a strong girl.
“It’s okay; you didn’t really,” he assured,
unable to do anything but pat her head,
what with his six foot seven height and
everything. A yawn broke free and slipped
out through his lips. “Did you eat breakfast yet ?”