[ the tight knot of relief in her stomach begins to unwind the moment he steps nearer, and once his arms are around her she exhales a hard and trembling breath, closing her eyes and resting her heavy head against his collar.
she shouldn't let him this close. he's not trying for kisses at least, which would be an absolute hard no, and she's washed up recently and.. and.. gods she doesn't need an excuse. it's been a long and harrowing day, it's difficult to imagine that just the previous night she was smiling and happy and well; there's nothing that could feel better in this moment than his arms scooping her near, the scent of his skin all around her.
but then he's apologizing, and alisaie sits back just enough to look into his face, sheer incredulity in her eyes. at once her hands are up against his touch, fingers catching in his shirt, feeling the warmth of his body beneath. ]
Sorry? What could you possibly have to be sorry for?
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she shouldn't let him this close. he's not trying for kisses at least, which would be an absolute hard no, and she's washed up recently and.. and.. gods she doesn't need an excuse. it's been a long and harrowing day, it's difficult to imagine that just the previous night she was smiling and happy and well; there's nothing that could feel better in this moment than his arms scooping her near, the scent of his skin all around her.
but then he's apologizing, and alisaie sits back just enough to look into his face, sheer incredulity in her eyes. at once her hands are up against his touch, fingers catching in his shirt, feeling the warmth of his body beneath. ]
Sorry? What could you possibly have to be sorry for?