PART SEVEN
Sera lifted her head and looked at Loki as he slowly walked nearer to her and slid down the wall next to her. She hung her head back down to hide the large burn on her neck and shoulder from him. Her hair was matted with blood and smoke and she couldn't help but silently cry as she felt his warm and caring presence.
"Are you okay? I was searching everywhere when I heard about the fire." Loki said softly to her.
Sera couldn't say anything. She held her breathe to try and stop herself from crying more.
She could feel Loki tense as he shuffled closer to her so their arms were touching. He leaned towards her "Sera, speak to me, please," He said softly "are you okay?"
Loki could tell she was upset about something, she knew he could, but she couldn't tell him yet.
She couldn't hold it in any longer; she let out a whimper as more tears filled her eyes. She didn't want to cry in front of him. Especially not him, he'll think I'm a baby.
Unexpectedly Loki tried to comfort her. He put his arms round her and pulled her close to his chest. "Shhhhh, its okay" He whispered into her ear, and then he put his chin on top of her head. When he did that Sera couldn't hold it in any longer, she burst into tears and she leant against Loki.
Sera felt safe cuddled by his chest and neck, she felt safe being pulled closer to his heart. She felt loved.