Thread: Unbreakable Ties (Ookami & Sumi)

Trent continued to quickly climb the stairs, not really taking into consideration that Chloe would be a fair bit slower than him. After years of living alone and working on everything at his own pace, hed forgotten to adjust himself to the needs of others. And althought Trent had considered offering to take the girls bags at several stages, hed given up each time, telling himself that Chloe wouldnt be willing to hand over what little possession she had over to him, furthermore their interaction hadnt been favorable, and she was constantly frowning or scowling at him. Even if there was an inner gentleman buried inside him he couldnt really offer to do something he was certain would be rejected. Turning around and looking down at her as they reached the second floor, looking down at her with a smirk as she seemed to be quite fatigued. Not really a surprise considering how she probably hadnt slept well last night. Trent didnt offer help though, he could have easily gone back down and grabbed her bags off her, but instead he just stood there, waiting for Chloe to catch up, her request had been for him to slow down, and he couldnt get any slower than remaining stationary. What have you got in there anyway? Your teddy bear? he smirked, an image of one specific stuffed animal flashing through his mind. He doubted Chloe still had the teddy hed given her on her seventh birthday just before Trent had left the house It had been ten long years and shed probably have moved on a long time ago, now that he thought about it, there was no way his father.... or rather hers would let her keep something hed given her. He could nearly even imagine the old bastard torching what little of his belonging hed left behind and cackling like a madman. Seeing Chloe finally catch up and take a step onto the second floor, Trent smiled smugly, reaching out towards her and grabbing her by the back. Steadying her as she was swaying dangerously. You really need to work out more he joked, looking down at the stairs, he could vaguely remember how the steep steps had been for him when hed first moved here. But over the years hed grown used to it, and had forgotten how much of a tiresome task climbing these stairs were. Lets see if youve gotten any heavier she mumbled, leaning down and snaking another hand just beneath Chloes backside before lifting her up into the air and into his arms in a bridal fashion. Hmph, probably need to eat properly too, you barely weigh anything at all he stated, shuffling his arms a bit to get a better hold of her body. Focus on not dropping those bags, you can yell at me all you want but struggle too much and I wont take responsibily when you fall down a flight of stairs he threatened lightly. Taking a step towards the second flight of stairs up to the third floor. He was sort of regretting not doing this earlier since she looked so tired, not only that, but she was literally freezing, her chilled skin making him question if the body he was carrying was that of a living girl. Hesitating a bit, he weighed up the risk of her protesting against the act of holding her closer to him, and after a few steps the latter won out. His hand curling around her body a bit more and holding her tightly, trying to warm her body up again with his own.