And skip the near death experience altogether? I'll take it into consideration.
[ Hearing those quiet sounds of approval left a matching wave of contentment to wash over his being; fingertips threaded carefully through her hair, brushing across her scalp, and he nodded nearly imperceptibility ] You just gave me permission to lift you up from behind and carry you away whenever I want this. For the record.
[ The trembling eases from a constant to at least thirty seconds between; head dropping against the mat, their gazes meet as she looks up, Kara’s touch featherlight, tracing back over the long since healed wound. Something in her look; empathy, without slipping into pity. She doesn’t even know how it eases a fear that he didn’t say aloud. To be seen as damaged. ]
There were days when a survivor was all I thought I could be. [ Prying never became a habit; but Kara’s told him enough to know that what she’s been through, while not everyone could see the after effects, was harrowing beyond imagination. The strength to still be positive and beautiful in spite of adversity made falling in love with her inevitable.
Both orphans of different reasons. Still grasping her wrist, another pull has her hand being lifted, and his lips press against her palm before releasing ] When moving is back on the agenda...there’s something I want to give you.
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[ Hearing those quiet sounds of approval left a matching wave of contentment to wash over his being; fingertips threaded carefully through her hair, brushing across her scalp, and he nodded nearly imperceptibility ] You just gave me permission to lift you up from behind and carry you away whenever I want this. For the record.
[ The trembling eases from a constant to at least thirty seconds between; head dropping against the mat, their gazes meet as she looks up, Kara’s touch featherlight, tracing back over the long since healed wound. Something in her look; empathy, without slipping into pity. She doesn’t even know how it eases a fear that he didn’t say aloud. To be seen as damaged. ]
There were days when a survivor was all I thought I could be. [ Prying never became a habit; but Kara’s told him enough to know that what she’s been through, while not everyone could see the after effects, was harrowing beyond imagination. The strength to still be positive and beautiful in spite of adversity made falling in love with her inevitable.
Both orphans of different reasons. Still grasping her wrist, another pull has her hand being lifted, and his lips press against her palm before releasing ] When moving is back on the agenda...there’s something I want to give you.