Rain

The room we teleported to wasn't in much better shape than the room we left. Jeff helped me lay Sterling on the cot on the floor then he went to get his master. Sterling had gotten even weaker and was now struggling to stay awake. I just held his hand and stroked his hair.

"I don't know what we're up against, but at least we're together." I smiled warmly.

"Yeah, I wouldn't have it any other way. " He grinned as he closed his eyes.

A few minutes later Jeff returned. "Master is a patient man, he wants you two to rest up before her interrogates you. It will be more fun for him that way." He left the room again and returned seconds later with another cot. "Here, make your own bed." he tossed the things on the ground in front of me.

"You mean, you aren't going to separate us?"

"What would be the point of that? Sterling obviously needs you to stay alive. Now go to sleep!" He shut off the lights as he slammed the door, then locked it behind him.

I conjured up a little sun to light the room so I could see what I was doing. Then I pushed my cot right up to Sterling's. I just laid there staring at him thinking for what seemed like hours. His hand was so soft and a perfect fit for mine. I knew that there was something special about him, and that was enough to put me at ease.

As I closed my eyes to sleep, I could have sworn he stroked my hair and kissed my forehead gently, "thank you" he whispered.

The sun faded into darkness and we drifted to sleep.