[ She waits for the harsh words she is so certain he will say; the ones her mind has convinced her will come. She bites further on her lip as he strokes the strands of hair, waiting for some sense of dislike or perhaps even disgust. It all churns and mangles in her head, threatening to drown him out.
Until he expresses his like of it.
Her eyes shoot open as the reality of what he said comes down on her. It takes a moment before she slowly raises her head to finally look at him. The one blue eye is temporarily forgotten as she searches his expression to make certain she had heard it right. Then, he continues, and her eyes widen further.
I still find you as captivating as the day I first set eyes upon you.
Tears gather in her eyes and then gently trail down her face. Of course he would think that. He is her knight, the one who will always find her and bring her home. She inhales sharply, pulling their hands to rest against her chest. Her head lowers to touch her cheek to them. ]
... my knight. [ With the weight seemingly melting off her shoulders, all she wishes is for his touch. How long has it been on the Source since she has been gone? Has he continued to miss her as she missed him? ] ... I missed you... so very much...
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Until he expresses his like of it.
Her eyes shoot open as the reality of what he said comes down on her. It takes a moment before she slowly raises her head to finally look at him. The one blue eye is temporarily forgotten as she searches his expression to make certain she had heard it right. Then, he continues, and her eyes widen further.
I still find you as captivating as the day I first set eyes upon you.
Tears gather in her eyes and then gently trail down her face. Of course he would think that. He is her knight, the one who will always find her and bring her home. She inhales sharply, pulling their hands to rest against her chest. Her head lowers to touch her cheek to them. ]
... my knight. [ With the weight seemingly melting off her shoulders, all she wishes is for his touch. How long has it been on the Source since she has been gone? Has he continued to miss her as she missed him? ] ... I missed you... so very much...