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Warmth:
The team started to make their small camp in the centre of the dense woodland area. The three small tents circled the small campfire that was flickering away into the darkening night sky. Connor's new theory on how to predict anomalies was being put to the test after he found one to be opening in this spot in the next few hours. If his theory worked then he would be that big leap closer to finishing off Cutters work. Abby was immensely proud of how hard he had put himself to work since the fiasco of New Dawn. She saw how he had blamed himself quite a lot for the disaster and she was worried he would go back in on himself again and shy away from everyone. He proved her wrong though and had presented this theory to everyone in the last team meeting, out of the blue. They agreed to try it out and had come prepared, tents, EMD's and Becker had even brought one of his preferred pistols, much to Abby's displeasure. They had no idea how long they were going to be in the woods, and they settled in for the weekend.
Matt and Emily had retired to their tent a few minutes ago and Becker had gone for a walk around the near site, looking out for any signs of anomaly activity. That left Abby and Connor alone, sitting outside of their tent on a log by the burning campfire. Connor passed Abby the flask of tea and watched as she sipped it, before turning his head back to the fire. She watched as he chewed on his bottom lip and played with the fingerless gloves he wore on his hands. He was worried. She sighed and put the flask on the floor before turning to Connor. She placed her hand on his thigh and he grasped it with both of his own.
"I'm nervous" He admitted, turning to look her in the eye. She gave him a sweet smile and leant up to kiss his temple.
"No need to be. Everyone believes in you. I believe in you." He smiled back and let out a sigh before he shivered.
"It's quite cold now actually." He stated, holding his and Abby's hands out in front of the flame to get some warmth to them.
"We should huddle together for warmth." Abby whispered. Connor turned to look at her, a big grin on his face and his eyebrows quirked. Her eyes sparkled and danced with the flames of the fire and he let out a chuckle. He held her hand again and pulled her body to his, settling her between his legs and wrapping his arms around her body. She let out a happy sigh and rested her head under Connor's chin. They stayed like that, in each other's embrace for several long minutes.
When the anomaly opened in the distance, Connor shot up from his spot, dragging Abby with him. As the five of them stood outside the locked anomaly, staring in wonder, Abby pulled Connor towards him and planted her lips to his.
"I'm so proud of you." She whispered against his lips and he hugged her whilst laughing happily.
Later, when they lay side by side in their bed, Connor pulled her sleeping body closer to him. It may have taken 5 years to get to this point, and a year in the Cretaceous to get them together, but he'd always hoped he'd have her huddled up together for warmth one day, and now he finally did.
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