Meru smiled down at the boy she'd decided to give a massage. She didn't have a reason for giving him one. She just noticed how much it must have been bothering him and… well, leaped on it. Or rather, leaped on him. He didn't seem to have any objections and…
"James?" She asked, leaning over and glancing at his face. He'd fallen asleep! Was she that good? She must be.
"I'm just that awesome!" She said to herself in a sing-song tone, working at his muscles despite his sleeping. When he woke up, he'd be in much better shape!
They should have been in town already, but it was looking like he wouldn't make it that far, not without falling over. She'd noticed that he'd been pushing himself ever since they'd woken up, and it'd been her who had decided to break when she noticed him having an especially rough time. He was a nice guy, but too proud. Pushing aside his own burdens for others… Definitely a nice guy. But too nice. She wasn't going to let him hurt himself or overexert himself for such a silly reason! After all, they were in no rush!
…Or perhaps they were? How badly did he want to get home? He was a cool guy, she could tell from their conversations, but this wasn't his world. She was sure he'd want to get home as soon as he could. Still, it was nice to have company while traveling while she could. She had no destination, the wind guided her… and right now, the wind told her to go with James, to help him find a way home. It would certainly be a story for home!
Home… The thought distracted her for a moment. She quickly shook the thought out of her head. Meru noted the soup ball that was left uneaten by James, reaching over and helping herself. She loved her own cooking! She should, since it was amazing! Or so she believed.
As she sipped away the last of the soup, placing the bowl to the side, she went back to working his back, like she was working out the pain that had slowed the pair of them down. His back was really knotted up… all rough and twisted. Poor guy.
Time seemed to just creep by as she worked on his back, her work somehow enticing for some reason. Not long later, even she felt sleep's drowsy effect working its way on her as she dozed off to her own dreams…
Wow, been awhile guys! I have to thank the latest reviewer! Due to illness, I've been bedridden for most of the week and it was this reviewers post that reminded me to upload the latest chapter! Thank you very much!
I thank ALL reviewers for their kind words. You give me the drive to keep writing!
I have more plans for Meru and James adventure through the world of Endiness, so keep tuned in!