[ At the updates, she nods. She would never consider herself an optimist, but a little bit of hope isn't unwelcome, especially if Rhys' condition is improving. ]
Don't bother. [ She busies herself unwrapping her food and cosying up, pulling her legs up on the sofa so she can face him. With a sly smile — ] You can pay next time.
[ because there's always a next time, with how regular meals with Rhys have become. She remembers the first time he brought home food for her. And all the times since then, when he hovered in the kitchen while she cooked. She brushes aside the thoughts of becoming too comfortable. ]
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Don't bother. [ She busies herself unwrapping her food and cosying up, pulling her legs up on the sofa so she can face him. With a sly smile — ] You can pay next time.
[ because there's always a next time, with how regular meals with Rhys have become. She remembers the first time he brought home food for her. And all the times since then, when he hovered in the kitchen while she cooked. She brushes aside the thoughts of becoming too comfortable. ]
What did you hear about Rocket and the others?