'This feels nice. My stress is melting away. I want to be petted more.'
Rin leaned into the hand patting his hair, and he made a small noise of contentment as he nuzzled against it.
It felt calm and relaxing to sleep, and he burrowed his face into something soft. He was deep in sleep when he felt his pillow move, and he instantly opened his eyes to check what was going on.
Shelly's startled face looked back at him, and he felt himself flush at the sight of her fluttering eyes.
"I was...just trying to help you sleep. You kept twisting and turning in your sleep, and I wasn't sure whether you were alright. I won't touch you again if you don't want me to."
Shelly promised, and Rin pulled himself up from her lap.
A pang of regret filled him as he forced his head away from the comfortable place he had found for himself. But Rin still felt the need to sit up straight.
