Yelena lay on her back, her limbs spread out like a star. Her head rested on the pillow as her hazel eyes, looking dark brown in the dim lighting, stared blankly up at the ceiling. She was lost in thought.

Yelena didn’t move right away when you entered the room. She just breathed out a sigh and closed her eyes for a few seconds. Her legs closed and her right arm went to her side. Her left arm draped over her stomach. She made room for you.