When They Beg, I Rise!

The apartment was a modest two-bedroom with no spare rooms to speak of.

"His room is basically a disaster zone, I'd advise against even thinking about it."

Lemira immediately dropped the idea, "Actually, I'm fine with the couch. It doesn't take up much space."

"I ask you to sleep there, just do it. I've got some work tonight anyway, might not hit the sack."

Orion seemed a bit uneasy, but he masked it well.

Finally, Lemira went next door to grab some clean clothes, with Orion waiting at the door.

When Lemira emerged with her clothes, seeing Orion standing there instantly filled her with a sense of security.

She entered his master bedroom, which was simple and clean. Orion came in with a fresh blanket, "Use this one." "Sure."

After placing the blanket down, Orion made his way straight to the bedroom door; it wasn't appropriate for him to stay with only the two of them there.

She glanced at him, then back towards the door. Orion stood by the door, his body half-turned, the hallway light casting a long shadow behind him.

some sleep, call me if you

actually was neat, debunking the rumors of him being just another messy guy. After showering and getting changed, lying in bed,

hard to describe. Breathing in, she could smell something reminiscent

as if he was right there, holding her, causing Lemira's cheeks to warm considerably. She poked her head out, taking deep breaths, trying to clear her

headed to

systems with a voice cold and stern,

he's living

voice came through, "This freak's been stealing people's laundry and even has a telescope

was

now. Give that

message, went back to the bedroom. He lingered for a moment,

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apartment.

black, all wearing

the darkness, led them

face expressionless. One of his

a door,