Zane rested his hands on his knees, catching his breath. He nodded and started making his way toward the tree-line, Addelyn close behind. "Hey, first, let's go in this house... see if there's food. Eventually, we'll need to get back to the car. We left all of our food in there." Addelyn panted and nodded as they headed toward the house.<span style="font-style: italic">She held my hand... it's been ages since she held my hand. And rested her head on my shoulder. This is... weird.</span>he though as they approached the door. He tried the handle, "It's locked." "Let's maybe try the backdoor?" Addelyn suggested. Zane chuckled, "You've never wanted to try the backdoor before, why now?" he joked. Addelyn rolled her eyes as Zane checked the sliding glass door. "Well, the glass is shattered. So we have an entrance. Just be careful."<br/><br/>Zane entered first, stepping carefully across the threshold. The living room was empty she they moved to the kitchen. Zane checked the fridge, which still had electricity, and Addelyn checked the pantry. "Found several cans of food Zane. Quite a lot actually. I guess this family didn't have time to escape..." her voice trailed off as Zane gathered some blankets to sleep in. Addelyn grabbed some bags to carry the food in. They put the food and blankets on the couch, then Zane made some sandwiches with what was in the fridge, opting to make something quick and easy. They ate, keeping alert, each having 2 sandwiches. "Maybe we should sleep here tonight?" Addelyn suggested, indicating the setting sun. Zane thought for a moment, "I suppose we could make sure the upstairs is clear, then barricade the stairs. How does that sound?" Addelyn visibly brightened at the idea. "I think that's a great idea!" "Ok ok calm down Addy, we still have to make sure this house is safe. Stay close behind me." Zane said.<br/><br/>Zane led the way, his suppressed Sig low, but ready, as he made the way upstairs.<span style="font-style: italic">Hmm... the entire upstairs is one room, with a bathroom attached. Well, that'll make this easier.</span>he thought. He checked the closet as Addelyn looked in the restroom. "I'm clear in here." she said. "Me too. Looks like we're all good." Zane replied. They carefully went back downstairs and blocked off the sliding glass doors, using the couch. Then they maneuvered a few chairs upstairs, blocking the stairway, using a chest of drawers as secondary blockade at the stairs. "Well, I say we go to bed" Zane suggested "There is a king-sized bed we can sleep in. The bed's made and everything." Addelyn and Zane undressed, opting to claim some sleepwear from the chest of drawers. They laid down in the bed, with a slight space between the two of them. "Well, good night Zane." Addelyn said. "Goodnight." Zane responded. He turned away from her, but heard a small noise coming from the other side of the bed. In the dark, he could hear Addelyn quietly crying, shaking a little in fright.<span style="font-style: italic">Umm...</span>Zane was unsure what to do, not sure if she'd appreciate what he was wanting to do. He turned around and place an arm over her, pulling himself close behind her. She stopped shaking and grabbed his hand, curling it close to her. They quickly fell asleep.