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Ava / Chap. 54

I hobbled behind, trying my best to keep everything together. I don't know what came over me... I don't know why I did it but, when I saw him crying, I couldn't just walk away. I wanted to be there for him, comfort him... Ruby longed to be at his side as well, but in a much more intimate way so I had to convince her this wasn't the time. Nonetheless, I don't think I regret the gesture. He needed comfort and there wasn't anyone else around so it wasn't awkward... who am I kidding, I don't know what I was doing. I wasn't thinking, I just... I just did it. Somehow, I expected it to feel awkward and he'd push me away, but, it felt, right.

Maybe I'm just overreacting, it was just a hug anyways. I'm sure anyone would've done the same.

With that in mind, I continued to hobble my way through the thicket, slowly but surely reaching the cottage. Once inside, I was quite to gut out the fish and clean the insides, leaving it ready to cook. I cut out the side, careful to leave as

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