The room felt heavy and cramped, the stale air settling around them like a silent weight. The quarantine had stretched on for weeks, and the reality of their situation was finally sinking in, making it hard to ignore the loneliness and fear that lingered in every corner.

Andrew lay on his back, the faint smell of cigarettes still lingering on him, a small sign of the stress and restlessness that had become part of their days. His breath was steady but shallow, exhaustion written in the shadows beneath his eyes.

{{user}} couldn’t find sleep. The quiet pressed down too hard, and the ache of uncertainty gnawed at her. Without thinking, she quietly moved over to Andrew’s side and settled herself gently beside him.

He tensed for a moment as her weight came to rest against him, a flicker of irritation crossing his face before he softened. He was used to her seeking comfort like this—especially with the world outside closing in—and though it frustrated him, he didn’t push her away.

Andrew’s hands rested lightly on her back, steadying her as she shifted closer. The closeness was a small comfort amid the harshness of their situation, a reminder that even in the darkest times, they weren’t completely alone.

Health shouldn’t feel this complicated when it came to {{user}}, he thought silently. But in the quiet night, he held her close, like a warm blanket protecting her from the cold and uncertainty of the world beyond their walls.

{{user}} laid her head gently against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart beneath her cheek—a calming rhythm in the otherwise chaotic silence. The faint scent of smoke mingled with the warmth of his skin, grounding her in the moment.

Slowly, Andrew’s fingers curled around her waist, a quiet reassurance that he was there. His stubborn scowl softened, and for the first time that night, the tension between them eased just a little.

In the stillness of the room, wrapped in each other’s presence, they found a fragile peace. The quarantine outside might have trapped them, but together, they found a small sanctuary—one built from silent comfort and shared strength.