Hiding Away (closed to Peter)

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When the fighting was over, Annie left the temple and looked for Peter. In her panic, she couldn't find him. She tried the clinic, but only found Liz. Annie was certain Peter was hurt or worse.

She didn't return to her room. She found her way back into his room. She felt tired from the entire day and the adrenaline that was wearing off. Taking Peter's pillow from the bed, she crawled under his bed and curled up. She cried quietly until she drifted off to sleep.

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[st_arkintern]

"I could never hate you for that," he says. He can say that in absolute confidence, not just for him, but for any other Peter that might be out there who might be the father to this Annie.

"Let's tuck in," he suggests. It was clear before he even discovered her that Annie was tired. "We can talk some more in the morning, okay?"

[st_ayedhidden]

"Don't Tell mom," she said with a heavy voice. "But I'm going.to save you no matter what."

Her breathing was already becoming somewhat even.

[st_arkintern]

Peter doesn't say anything to that. Instead, picks up Annie and sets her down on the bed, then stretches the rumpled ball of comforter out and over her. He even tucks his favorite pillow back beneath her head.

Peter stands next to her until he's sure that she's asleep, then takes the other pillow and heads for the couch.

He'll have to be up early if he's going to make muffins for them for breakfast.