[He feels her settle into his arms and smiles into her hair.]
You've told me. [Doesn't stop him from hoping. He tilts his head down further, nudging his forehead to hers until she looks up, until he can kiss her. A spike of thrill dances up his spine. He catches her lower lip between his teeth, nurses it lightly before breaking away, his breathing a little faster.]
I meant it. I know it wasn't...well said, but I hope you realize that.
[That he cares about her, often more than he lets on.]
action;
You've told me. [Doesn't stop him from hoping. He tilts his head down further, nudging his forehead to hers until she looks up, until he can kiss her. A spike of thrill dances up his spine. He catches her lower lip between his teeth, nurses it lightly before breaking away, his breathing a little faster.]
I meant it. I know it wasn't...well said, but I hope you realize that.
[That he cares about her, often more than he lets on.]