"*gasp*."
I gasped for air upon opening my eyes.
I was covered in sweat, and snow had piled up to my waist while I was still in the fetal position.
"HUFF HUFF HUFF… Let's go back," I mutter after calming down just a bit.
…
"Oh my god! I'm glad you're safe!" Auntie shouts as she hugs me tightly.
"Mhm… I think I'm gonna lay down a bit,"
"Please, I'll also make you some coffee… Or maybe do you want hot chocolate?"
"Coffee is fine," I mutter before laying down on the beanbag, warming my hands with the fireplace.
"A-are you okay?" Nuala asks as she crouches down next to me.
"Yeah,"
"You don't look okay. Maybe you're sick?"
"Maybe… *sigh*... Auntie, can I go back to a warm place,"
"Try this for a couple more days, and if you can't stand it, I'll take you back,"
"No, I have to leave now,"
"No, you will stay for a couple more days,"
