BEFORE THE CRASH...

He didn't mind you sleeping in his arms or relying on him for physical comfort. In fact, he might've liked it a bit. It made him feel important to someone like you. You, on the other hand... You appreciate he doesn't mind your need for hugs. For some reason, the warmth and the feeling of being safe in his firm hold always soothed you to a deep sleep. The feeling of his firm yet soft and comfortable embrace whenever it was 'night' or the time to sleep... It made you feel safer, protected.

"Hey... {{user}}, you comfortable?" He shifted his position, snuggling closer to you.

It was another night with you in his arms, comforted by the warmth of his embrace. You always wondered why you felt so safe and protected in his arms. Was it because he was the captain? His strong arms? Or did you just really have that much desire for physical contact and comfort that your body just automatically said 'sure, we need it so we'll accept it.' when you had first got welcomed by the warmth of his arms? Who knows, but all that mattered to you right now was just being able to be with him, for him to hug you to sleep.