The question had been left in the air causing both of them to stare at each other, breathing hard, emitting a strong snort Alek came forward hugging the young woman, startling her again. After a few seconds she hugged him back, unable to not reciprocate, his skin was colder than usual but their hugs were just how she remembered them.
-Eden, never think that way, you have no idea how much I wanted to see you, hug you- he caressed her cheeks again- just hearing your voice is already a dream, all this time worried about you, knowing that I could not return to see you- he brushed her lips- and here you are, but how?
- I had to find you- he smiled- when I came back from Russia my mother told me everything and I ... well, I filled a backpack and came- her nervous laugh lightened the atmosphere
- But they do not allow cars to enter, and the others ...- for the first time he seemed to see her for real, looking at her clothes and bandages- What did you do? - He began to feel her neck and observe her arm- Did they attack you? Have you been bitten?
-I ... I used the bus and the rest of the way on a bike that I rent in Gijón, although I suppose I have stolen it by now, I hid it in the grass on the other side of the fence on the border with Lugones - She looked at her arm and how he brushed her bandages delicately- I jumped the fence, they almost caught me, but the Civil Guard seemed more concerned about not putting a foot on this side- she touched his hand trying to reassure him- it took me two days to arrive, I had to take refuge in an empty apartment, but despite the attacks none managed to bite me- she raised her arm to show it better- I did this with a broken window, I put my arm to open a door and one of you .. . an infected ... scared me
- Eden, this has undoubtedly been the craziest thing you have done in your whole life- he kissed the bandages noticing how she tightened under her lips- but I cannot deny that I am glad you did it. I understand you will be tired, the generator could give you a quick hot shower and your clothes are still in the drawers, it still smells a bit musty, but at least you will feel cleaner
- Alek ...
- You should get some sleep and
- Alek, I appreciate ... everything, but I need to know what happened to you, how can you be one of them and continue ... being yourself? - she did not understand anything
- I know you need answers, and I promise to give them to you, but now you need to rest, I promise that nothing will happen to you, while you shower and sleep I will take care of some issues and when you wake up I will tell you everything.
Looking at him for a moment, she nodded, looking truly tired. Giving her a kiss on the forehead, the young man helped her start the small generator she had spoken of, at last she understood how he could use the consoles, and once she made sure that she was in the shower, he took the torn clothes that had been left on the ground and left the house locking the door.
The shower had relaxed and comforted her like never before, wrapping herself in the cleanest towel she could find, she went to the room, it was so strange to be at home again. Finding her favorite pajama top and shorts, she got into bed feeling the heat quickly penetrate her and for the first time in a long time she felt peace. She knew she still couldn't fully relax, after all Alek wasn't human and she didn't know if she would stay or leave, thinking about it carefully, what would she eat? He hadn't attacked her, but what if she freaked out. All the peace that moments before she had managed to obtain was now beginning to go overboard. It was stressful being like this, not being able to control negative thoughts. She just wanted to be calm even if it was only a measly five minutes.
Getting out of bed, he went to the medicine cabinet and after discarding several that were already expired, she found a muscle relaxant pill that was still dated. In less than an hour she was completely asleep.