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You didn't know what to do at first when you saw him, should you leave him be or check if he's alright.
You weren't sure which was the best option since Enjin was usually the one handling Zanka's problems.
Deciding to approach Zanka, you hesitante, unsure if it was the right decision to make.
You didn't know which option was the best you just chose one you'd think Enjin would approve of, which was checking up on him.
"Hey, Zanka," You crouched down "are you alright?"You gently asked to not startle or make him cry more.
You weren't sure if that was the best decision as Zanka hugged his knees even tighter, if that was possible.
Sighing, as you were about to turn away, Zanka choked harder which stopped you.
You should really get Enjin, but you just couldn't leave Zanka here alone right now, not when he's so, sad? No, frustrated? No, that's not it.
Emotional. Yeah, you shouldn't leave him alone, not when he's this emotional, that would be a very, very bad decision to make.
Lips in a thin line, your eyes squeezed shut before you plop down next to the sniffling boy.
"What's wrong," You glance at Zanka "Hey, what happened?" You nudged his shoulder gently.
He chokes, giving a small cough before he glances at you.
His beautiful navy eyes are glossy with tears, his eyes were as puffy as they were red.
He looks so vulnerable, you feel a heavy weight begin to seep into your chest when Zanka slowly blinked up at you.
His face and sleeves were all wet and messy due to his excessive rubbing and wiping, making his clothes look rather messy and untidied.
His face was all wet and salty, you sighed heavily, letting out all the air in your lungs as you try to think of a solution that would make comfort him or make him feel slightly better.
You think maybe a small talk and a warm hot meal would make him feel better and stop the sobbing.
You're unsure if this is the best way to comfort people, but you hoped it would at least help him a bit.
You didn't want to see him like this after all, you weren't used to it. You were more used to his poker face or his cold and silly demeanor.
Zanka's eyes were still focused on you when you looked over at him.
Lettting out a hum, maybe some noodles with broth would do.
He did seem to like food with broth in them, so that would probably help him feel better.
A warm meal and a small talk, sounds easy, but it's gonna be nerving as you're quite awkward.
"Hey," your voice came out quietly but softly "do you maybe wanna eat something while we talk?" You asked, giving him time to think.
Zanka only blinked blanky before nodding slowly. You're quite taken a back and surprised he agreed to it.
Smiling as you got up, you reached your hand out for him.
He paused as his eyes scanned your hand, after staring at your hand for a moment, he reached out and his hand grasped yours.
Getting up with your help, you smiled and nodded towards the direction of the kitchen, he merely glanced at the direction before he began walking.
You letted out a small chuckle as you fasten your pace to catch up.
Upon arriving, you peeked inside to check if anyone was using the kitchen, not seeing anyone, you nodded your head and walked in.
Zanka followed, ploping down in one of the chairs that were for some reason, placed here.
Chuckling as he ploped down roughly, you began walking and checking each cabinet for the ingredients that you would need for his noodles.
Finally finding some noodles, you grabbed them and placed them beside the stove, turning away to find the other ingredients needed.
After finding all the ingredients needed, you began cooking the noodles, first boiling some water in a pot and grabbing some seasoning along with veggies and meatballs.
Ploping them down one by one, the aroma began to seep around the kitchen, the aroma making your mouth water as you continue cooking the base of the noodles.
Soon enough, you placed the noodles in, watching as it begins to cook, you smile before cracking an egg and putting it in the noodles.
As the food was almost done cooking, you went to grab a bowl along with some utensils so you could place the noodles in and give it to Zanka for him to eat.
After grabbing them and putting the noodles inside the bowl, you carefully grabbed it and slowly walked over to Zanka to be careful as to not spill it.
Placing the bowl infront of Zanka, he gave a small smile and nodded his head in appreciation before he began to dug in, seeing him eat the noodles with such vigor, you smile.
You wondered why he was so sad earlier. You'll ask him later or after he's done eating, if you even manage to make him tell you.
You waited patiently for him to finish his food so you could speak to him.
As he takes the last bite, he sighs in content and gets up to place the dirty dish into the sink to wash.
After he places it, he walks back and sits back down.
His eyes are now avoiding your gaze, his lips pressed in a thin line, it seems as though he doesn't want to talk about it.
You only sighed, waiting in silent before you eventually broke it.
"So, uh, you feeling better now?" You gently access, scanning his still puffy and red eyes.
Zanka only nodded solemnly as he fiddled around with his fingers.
You only blinked at him, making him sweat nervously and squirm a bit.
You sighed, "Listen, whatever you're going through," you gestured your hands towards him as he glanced up at you.
"You don't gotta worry about it alone, y'know." You stated blankly him, your expression twisted a bit in concern for him.
Zanka's eyes widen slightly as he nibbles on his inner cheek, he seemed to be, conflicted.
You sighed at his reaction, reaching your hand over and placing it over his, looking at him straight in the eyes as his breathing quickens.
"Calm down," you sigh, "No one's gonna shoot you if you rest for a bit." Zanka only flinched at that.
You narrow your eyes at him, you sighed and walked over to his side, giving him a warm, tight hug that you hoped, would help him.
Zanka choked out loud, you were about to let go in worry before he hugged you back, tightly.
You were taken aback, not expecting the hug, you heard some quiet sniffles and you knew, you knew you were going be here for a while.
It's alright, you thought, it's not like anyone needs you anytime soon anyways. You can stay like this.
You can stay like this as long as Zanka needed you to stay like this.
If it helped him feel better, you didn't mind.