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"No thanks." She says, snuggling deeper. She stifles a sigh, intertwining her fingers with his
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Elijah nods, holding her to his chest. "If you need anything, don't be afraid to wake me"
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"Yeah." She agrees quietly. She keeps trying to fall asleep, but is still failing. She starts to cry because she's angry at herself. Dakota tries to stay quiet, but she slips
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Elijah was asleep, but woke when she stared crying. He stroked her arm gently. "I love you" he says nuzzling her neck.
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"I know, that's why I feel bad." She mumbled, spinning to bury her face in his chest
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Elijah smiles, kissing her nose. "Don't feel bad" her says, hugging her. He hummed softly
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"But I do. You need to sleep." She mumbled into his chest. She sighed again, trying to fall asleep. She glanced up to see the sunrise. "Well, shit." Dakota said, getting up. She tried standing, but was dizzy so she sat back down.
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Elijah strokes her back. "Take it easy love" he says helping her to her feet
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"Yeah." She muttered, walking with him. She wove her fingers through his and leaned on him
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Elijah smiles, "what would you like to eat? I can cook"
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