She opened her eyes, heavy with sleep.

"... I'm fine... fine," she murmured, falling asleep again.

"Fine, huh?"

Bruno chuckled softly, already reaching out and pulling her closer, guiding her head onto his shoulder before she could protest.

Beauty gave a faint, sleepy grumble of resistance, but as soon as she felt the comfort of his huge shoulder, her body betrayed her, melting into him as she went back into a deep sleep.

"Better, huh?" he whispered, wrapping his arm around her, pulling her just a little closer.

He reached for his jacket, putting it over her, his fingers brushing her bare arm as he did.

He felt her shiver...