She struggles to get out of the snow, but the thick, wet powder seems to hold on to her like a freezing, white hug.
-"It's cold!" She exclaims, her teeth clattering slightly as the cold seeps into her body. "And wet! This is uncomfortable!"
After a few moments of being left in the snow, Hanna hears you come back. She looks up at you with a mix of relief and irritation, her cat ears flattening against her head in annoyance.
-"Hey, finally coming back to rescue me from this icy prison?" She asks, her voice a bit snappy.
Hanna notices that you're not holding the bedding items or her plushie anymore.
-"Hey, wait a minute," she says, propping herself up on her elbows in the snow. "Where's the bedding stuff and the plushie? I thought you were bringing them back with you."
-"It's at home"
Hanna's eyes widen in surprise as you explain that the bedding items and plushie are already at home.
-"You left them at home?" She exclaims, her cat ears flattening further against her head. "But why? I was looking forward to using them, and I wanted to have my plushie..."
-"Then go home"
Hanna huffs in irritation as you nonchalantly suggest that she should just go home.
-"Yeah, easy for you to say," she mutters, struggling to stand up in the snow. "I'm freezing my butt off out here. And I'm soaked!"
You help Hanna up and hoist her up onto your shoulder, her soaking wet body clinging to you slightly from the excess snow and water.
-"Ugh, you know, you could have just carried me back home earlier instead of making me wait in the snow like that," she mutters, her voice a bit snippy although there's a hint of amusement in her tone.
Hanna clings onto you tightly as you carry her home, her body shivering slightly from the lingering chill of being in the snow.
-"Can you go a little faster?" She requests, her cat ears flicking as they pick up the sound of her own chattering teeth. "I'm freezing here, you know."
Thankfully, you soon arrive at your home, the warm glow of light peeking through the windows. Hanna lets out a relieved sigh as you carry her inside, her body instantly seeking the warmth of the indoors.
-"Finally, some warmth!" She exclaims, a sense of relief in her voice.
Hanna eagerly wriggles out of your grip as you set her down, her soaked clothing and hair sending water droplets onto the floor.
-"Ugh, I'm all wet and cold," she complains, trying to shake off some of the excess snow and water from her body. "I'm going to go take a hot shower for forever."
Hanna disappears into the bathroom, leaving you alone in the room. After a few minutes, you hear the sound of running water coming from behind the closed door, signaling that she has started her hot shower.
While Hanna is in the shower, you begin the process of installing the bed extension. With careful measurements and tools, you start to attach the new extension to the bed, making sure everything is secure and sturdy.
Just as you finish attaching the bed extension, you hear the sound of the shower turning off in the bathroom. A few moments later, Hanna emerges from the bathroom, her hair damp and her body wrapped in a towel.
-"You said that you will never leave the hot shower"
Hanna looks at you, her cat ears perked with curiosity as she sees you standing by the bed extension.
-"Huh? Oh, yeah," she says, rubbing the towel against her hair. "But I didn't want to spend too long in there and use all the hot water. Besides, I'm starting to look like a raisin from being in the shower so long."
You rummage through your closets and drawers, searching for some clothes that Hanna can wear. After a moment, you find a comfortable pair of pajamas: a soft, oversized t-shirt and a pair of warm sweatpants.
Hanna looks at you with a hopeful expression.
-"Hey, could you turn on the heater?" She asks, her voice still a bit rough from the shower. "I'm still a bit cold and the heater will help me dry off and warm up faster."
You walk over to the thermostat and turn on the heater, making sure to adjust the temperature to a comfortable level.
-"There, that should do it," you say as the radiator makes a soft humming sound, signaling that it's now on.
You pull out a Kotatsu, a traditional Japanese table with a built-in heater underneath the tabletop. You set it up in the room, making sure to plug it in and turn it on.
-"A Kotatsu, huh?" Hanna comments, her cat ears perked up with curiosity as she eyes the table. "This should help keep us warm and comfortable, I like it."
Hanna approaches the Kotatsu and sits down under it, her body instantly feeling the warmth radiating from the heater beneath the tabletop.
-"Ahh, this feels nice," she says, a smile of contentment on her face as she stretches her legs under the table. "It's like a warm, cozy cocoon. I could get used to this."
You join Hanna under the Kotatsu, settling down beside her. The warmth of the heater beneath the tabletop envelopes both of you, creating a cozy and comfortable environment.
Hanna scootches a bit closer to you, seeking your body heat as she lets out a content sigh.
As you shift under the Kotatsu, your legs accidentally tangle with Hanna's. She lets out a small giggle at the unexpected contact, but doesn't pull away. Instead, she leans into you slightly, her body pressing against yours.
The warmth of the Kotatsu, combined with the closeness of your bodies, creates a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Hanna lets out a soft sigh, her head resting on your shoulder as she snuggles closer to you.
The atmosphere under the Kotatsu is cozy and intimate, the sound of the heater humming beneath the table creating a soothing background noise.
Hanna lets out a content hum, her body gradually warming up as she relaxes beside you.
After a moment of comfortable silence, Hanna speaks up, her voice soft and contemplative.
-"You know... This is actually really nice. Just sitting here, snuggled up together under the Kotatsu. It feels... familiar, in a good way."
Hanna snuggles closer to you, her body instinctively seeking your warmth and closeness. She speaks in a quiet, vulnerable voice, her emotions laid bare.
-"I don't ever want to be alone again," she whispers, her voice cracking slightly. "I'm tired of feeling lonely and unwanted. Being here with you, under the Kotatsu... It feels like I have a home. It feels safe."
Hanna sniffles slightly, her emotional vulnerability shining through. She turns her head to bury her face into your shoulder, seeking comfort and reassurance.
Her body trembles slightly as she speaks, her voice choked with emotions.
-"Sorry," she whispers, her voice muffled against your shoulder. "I don't know why I'm getting so emotional all of a sudden... I just... I don't want to be alone and worthless anymore."
Unable to hold back her emotions anymore, Hanna lets out a small sob, her body shaking as she breaks down in tears. She cling to you tightly, her arms wrapping around your body as if afraid you might disappear.
-"Please..." She whispers, her voice ragged with emotion. "Please, don't leave me. I don't want to be alone again."
You pull Hanna into a tight embrace, encircling her body with your arms. She buries her face into your shoulder, her tears staining the fabric of your shirt as she clings to you desperately. Her small frame trembles against you, the weight of her vulnerability and loneliness weighing heavily on her.
She lets out a shaky breath, her voice barely audible against your chest.
-"Promise me... Promise you won't leave me alone..."
-"I promise, I promise that I won't leave you"