Standard Disclaimer: I don't own Zombies, Run! I wish I had created something so awesome.
"Chris?" she whispers from the door.
He rubs his eyes and tries to focus in the dark. "Runner 5? What's going on?"
"I'm cold." She slides into bed next to him. "And I'm not used to sleeping alone."
In his surprise, he forgets to act surprised and puts his arms around her.
"You're freezing," he says.
"Sorry." She curls up against him, nuzzling into his shoulder.
"Why are you here?"
She sighs and says, "I told you. I'm not used to sleeping alone…"
"And?"
She hesitates and then says, "I was out with Runner 8 today. She was telling me about her husband and her children. It just made me really miss mine."
It's Chris's turn to sigh. "I understand."
"I thought you would," she says.
"So… what exactly were you hoping for... climbing into bed with me?"
"Just this. Just… understanding. I don't want anything more than that. I know it's foolish. I know he's gone. But I still feel like I'm married."
"Me too."
"So this could work?"
"This could work."