Zachary stared at Kathryn's face full in concentration, her smooth flesh getting in maximum view for Zachary to see as she treated Zachary's cuts and bruises on his face. Zachary's heart was starting to get warmer. Just having to see Kathryn this up close was enough for all his anger, bitterness, sadness, to ebbed away. Just when he was about to touch Kathryn, Kathryn got up.
"I think you'll be fine after-"
"No." Don't go, Zachary whispered inside.
Kathryn blinked. She couldn't utter a word for a second there and Zachary found it cute. Again, it made his heart swell.
"I'm hungry," Zachary said. Well, he wasn't really lying, he honestly was hungry. A bit. The sudden growl from his stomach did the job for a more convincing act.
Kathryn looked a bit hesitant so Zachary made a sad child l
