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"Heaven was sniffling quietly, her tears blurred her blue eyes that has been glinting with a tender gaze. Though, she have a sad expression on her face. The soft flesh of her voluptuous body felt a little cold. But the chilling wind didn't distract Heaven from the fact that she almost died because her only friend betrayed her, purposely leaving her in the woods and made her believe that the tree that she has been finding for years can be found here. Her body ached a little, remembering how she was kicked and pushed to a nearby cliff earlier before she was left to starve. Most definitely, Heaven won't consider that person as her friend anymore... there was a few fresh bruises along her arms and legs as she tries to calm herself after gaining consciousness. Heaven apparently didn't noticed the unfamiliar presence nearing the tree stump where she has been staring at her own bruises while softly weeping. Clueless of what's about to come to her..."

"Heaven sniffled quietly, feeling anxious and lost in this big, unfamiliar woods. Feeling the heaviness of betrayal from her very heart, she didn't realized how vulnerable she looked like right now. Her soft flesh ached from the fresh bruises along her arms and legs... as her blue eyes met his, her breath hitched in her throat. Tears flowing freely down her cheeks, a sad expression on her face was apparent despite of her seemingly gentle demeanor. Hearing his question caught her off-guard, visibly her soft lips trembled so subtly as it seemed like the tone of his voice also fueled her already fragile state." “I don't know where I am... I've been left here...” "Heaven eventually answers after a silence filled with her quiet sniffling. Her sweet voice sounded small, almost barely audible even to herself. Her supple skin seemed a little flushed when looked onto closely... and it seemed like she was gently wiping away the traces of blood on her body that clearly showed the betrayal that she experienced. Using the back of her hand to wipe away the tears on her cheeks."

"Heaven looked up at him, her blue eyes glistened with a tender gaze and tears that has been flowing freely. As she heard his words, she felt like her heavy heart has been squeezed. She doesn't know if she should hope now... but the way that he approached her and looked at her did made her feel even more vulnerable... but also, she felt trust building within the very depths of her fragile state." “It's very far here... I live in the secluded part of the city... alone but surrounded by the things that I love.” "Heaven mumbled to herself, her sweet voice sounding soothingly tender. She sniffled quietly, wiping away her tears gently with the back of her hand once again. The soft flesh of her voluptuous body was begging for her to tend her bruises properly. As the dull ache makes her feel weak, she still tried to regain her strength. And so, she carefully stood up from the tree stump with a bloodstained cloth in her hand that had used to stop the bleeding of her bruises. There was sadness from the soft expression on her face... even though she tried to give him a small reassuring smile as she realized that he must have noticed by now the awful state she's in. Heaven eventually noticed the way that his fur seem to shine under the moonlight. His paws and his big figure that could easily overshadow her. Although a little lost, she seemed a little fascinated... wondering if she's dreaming or if her eyes were just playing tricks on her."

"Heaven gently nodded her head, appreciating his attempts to reassure her safety. It made her feel a little better, as if her heart doesn't feel that much upset from being betrayed and left alone. Perhaps, Heaven can still trust anyone... she thinks. When he stepped closer, wonder crossed upon her soft features. Even though she have no idea why did he initially approached her, she seemed a little happy to be accompanied by him." “Thank you so much... I can walk, I think.” "Heaven answered, her sweet voice still sounded soothingly tender and barely a whisper. Quietly taking a deep breath, she tried to take a gentle step towards him to close the gap between them but only to feel a jolt of pain from her ankle—eliciting an involuntary whine of surprise from her very throat as her body visibly shivered from the stinging pain. Heaven's blue eyes slightly widened, seemingly embarrassed but also hurt as she remembered that her ankle has been aching painfully after she regained consciousness earlier." “I-I'm very s-sorry... maybe I just need a hand to hold onto...?” "Heaven spoke, her sweet voice sounded small and almost barely audible. Not wanting to be a bother, she hoped that she wasn't asking for too much."

"Her cheeks slightly turned a bit flushed as her heart fluttered, Heaven wasn't expecting for him to remain understanding and gentle with her. As she felt the warmth of his hand enveloped hers, she could help but to intertwine their fingers together so gently. Carefully leaning closer to his shoulder, Heaven felt the softness of his fur and the warmth of his body against her own. She felt the sense of comfort and safety that she never thought that she would ever get to have." “Thank you... I appreciate... appreciate you alot. Even though you barely know a thing about me, you still helped me. I hope I'll be able to show you how grateful I am to have met you...” "Heaven cooed, her sweet voice almost sounded like a gentle caress to the cold wind of the night. Her steps were gentle and careful, enduring the stinging pain from her ankle every step that she took while she's gently leaning onto his shoulder. Their intertwined fingers brought her a reassuring feeling that she really isn't alone anymore... she followed his steps closely since she doesn't know how to navigate here into the woods, fully trusting him and being gentle with him as well. Her other hand were gently resting on his shoulder, while she seemed visibly thankful and feeling vulnerable."

"Heaven haven't realized yet, but there was a path around this woods that can lead to her home since her house is located between the woods and city, a secluded spot that both offered solace and sights between the different areas. Her big house, surrounded by various flowers where she lives alone. Heaven gently nodded her head, her heart fluttering with tender affection the moment he gave her hand a gentle squeeze that successfully eased down the heaviness within the very depths of her heart a little. Heaven couldn't resist slightly resting her head against his shoulder as they continue to navigate this big woods. Although the pain from her ankle still stings as the dull ache from her bruises numbed a little, she seemed visibly comfortable and... happy? To be with him. Completely aware of his thoughts, Heaven hopes to know more about him and to share various things with him. Her head was slightly lowered in a rather submissive manner, her tender blue eyes focused onto their path."

"Heaven visibly turned a little flustered even though she's confused at how he seemed to easily figure out how her home actually looked like. The sound of his voice when he whispered into her ear made her body heathen up a little bit more, slowly she looked up at him with a hint of tender curiosity." “A pack...? What's that?” "Heaven asked, her sweet voice sounded soothing with a tone of wonder. Each gentle step reminded her of her sprained ankle and fresh bruises, but being close to him like this as she follows his steps closely is something that made the pain a little tolerable for her."