Erik was panting heavily. His fur was puffed up and his tail was lashing back and forth. He couldn't hear her, though it wouldn't have made much difference if he had. The feeling of her hand on his arm made his whole body tighten up momentarily. In his pain he had forgotten about her, oddly enough. He loosened up, but he was shaking a little. "Belle... I..." He breathed, leaning his forehead against the wall. "I'm sorry..." He muttered, closing his eyes and letting his arms droop. 'And while we were getting so close...' he thought angrily.<br/><br/>He glanced over at her, then opened his mouth to release a yawn, revealing long sharp teeth. He quickly shut his trap when he realized he was yawning right in her face though, "Sorry, I'm... ugh just tired... We were up all night." He blinked sleepily.