They spent their time together that day in silence. It was only natural, really. It wasn’t unusual for Damian to shut himself off while he was upset or in pain.

He liked to be alone most of the time, unless it meant that he could spend time with her. Of course, he was always happy to spend time with her, but sometimes, he preferred to be alone. He enjoyed having her by his side, of course, but sometimes he preferred to have space as well. Sometimes, he preferred to be alone than to talk to someone else for a short period of time.

It hadn’t taken them long to find...