The very short sequel to realization.
She stood there, her blonde hair blowing in the smoke filled air.
She looked so forlorn that all he could think about was opening his arms and folding her into them.
So he did.
Holding her felt so right.
His arms around her waist, her arms going under his arms and clasping his shoulders.
Simply him being a comfort to her.
As he held her her felt a tiny spark of warmth.
He felt Star shiver and he held her tighter.
Maybe she could feel the warmth too.