I stood up & held my hand out "I'll take that bowl from you." He handed me the bowl & I put both bowls in the sink. I turned briefly to Soldier "It's late, we ought to go to bed." Soldier grumbled a fine & stood to follow me. I picked up one of the larger candles & proceeded down the hall. Soldier picked up the other large candle & followed close behind me. He left the empty beer on the coffee table. I paused in front of a white door "This is a bathroom just so you know. Your room is across from mine. It's not much but it's better than the streets." Soldier glanced at the door & continued to follow me. Once I got to the guest room I opened the door for him "Here it is. If you need more blankest or anything else just ask."

Soldier stared into the simple room for what felt like forever. It had a twin bed against the wall with white sheets. A light caramel nightstand sat next to it. It had the classic ceiling fan light combo in the center of the room. The floors were cream colored carpet like the rest of the house. The walls were painted a light green color. His back was to me when he finally spoke. It was soft & I almost didn't hear him "Thanks." It was a nice change of pace from the indoor yelling earlier. I smiled warmly "No problem."

As I left the room I closed the door as softly as possible. I let out a heavy sigh as I made my way back to the kitchen. There were still two candles to put out. I put the rest of dinner into the fridge. Before I left the room I put the two small candles out. I left Soldier's helmet where it was. Once I was back in my own room I set the large candle I was holding down on my nightstand. A loud knock came at my door as I pulled the bed sheets back. I turned my head "It unlocked. You can come in." Soldier opened the door "It's cold!" I frowned lightly. He was back to having no inside voice "Alright. Let me get you an extra blanket."

I stood up taking the candle with me. Soldier followed me into the hall. I held the candle out to him as we stopped in front of another white door "Could you hold this for me?" He took the candle from me without fuss. I opened the closet door & grabbed a blue blanket. Soldier growled "What do you think you are doing?!" I tilted my head & stated flatly "Getting you a blanket." He scowled "I will NOT have that blue abomination on my bed! Cowards & traitors have blue blankets! You are asking for an ass kicking Missy! " I growled & got in his face "You could have said 'I don't like blue'. You didn't have to be so rude about it!" I put the blue blanket back & pulled out a black one. I ripped the candle from his hand shoving the blanket in his arms. I turned with a huff "Go to bed Soldier!"I slammed the door to my room "Jerk!" Slowly I set the candle down on the nightstand. I was afraid of breaking it. I slipped my sweat pants off & climbed in bed. I licked my fingers & put the candle out.