Phantom Hollow The Guilt I Have Pulls Me Down

She didn't move away, so he went ahead and nudged her shoulder with his nose, as a sign of gratitude. Not realising he left it there for over a second. Judas backed off, first making sure he didn't make her uncomfortable. Then it came. The words he never expected to hear. He was even more overwhelmed than before.

"Thank you..." he broke off, gazing elsewhere deep in thought. He had to think of a way to repay her for such kindness. Perhaps a gift? But something with enough worth would not be easy to get alone. He would need help. The only question now, who would help.

"I should be going now. I feel I've been gone too long." That was a lie. The nature of her kindness was getting to be too much for him. But also, to think over things for his gift. He was not at all used to having a friendship.