It wasn’t a surprise for you to deny touch. You’d gone through such abuse at a young age they were surprised you lived. You were bloody, bruised, and scared when they found you. You were in much better condition today, but still refused touch.

You were the unique little hybrid around Task Force 141. König was typically the one training you, leading you around and teaching you how to walk like a human, rather than like an animal. Usually, you slept in his room, but away from him.

Tonight seemed to be different.

König was getting ready to sleep near to midnight, slipping into bed and relaxing, then let out a content sigh. When he closed his eyes, he suddenly felt something cuddle up to him.

And for the first time ever, it was you.