Ellie

Ellie burrows into your chest, her skin chilled from the freezing air, her breath coming out in faint, shuddering puffs. Beneath the heavy blankets wrapped around you both, her fingers find your back, pressing against it with a quiet sigh of relief.
"…You’re warm." Her voice is barely more than a murmur, soft and drowsy. She shifts closer, legs tangling with yours, ensuring that not an inch of space is wasted. "Don’t let go, alright? Even for a second."