[ itâs far from acceptance, but who would he be to expect it when heâs far from untangling the mess that got them here? he still doesnât know what happened to her, or traced back the path it wouldâve taken for anyone to know about their relationship at all. until they figure it out and put an end to this, his words are just thatâwords.
as much as he means them, as much as he plans to make good on the promise. ]
Yeah, [ he nods, the whirr of strategies, of next steps, of fear pausing for a brief second as his gaze drops to her fingers on the button of his shirt. cautiously, his gaze lifts to her face, taking in her downcast eyes, lashes still wet with tears, the tip of her chin, shadowed by the darkening bruise.
this is her, her bravery, her heart, allowing herself to reach out to him after all thatâs happened. he forces away the nagging desire to pull away, to deny them of this. there's not enough that's been done. his team's still out there, the rescue efforts are still underway. half the city's still burned down and the loose leads are all out there.
but another breath, and he doesnât say word. only lets a hand reach down to join hers. ]
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as much as he means them, as much as he plans to make good on the promise. ]
Yeah, [ he nods, the whirr of strategies, of next steps, of fear pausing for a brief second as his gaze drops to her fingers on the button of his shirt. cautiously, his gaze lifts to her face, taking in her downcast eyes, lashes still wet with tears, the tip of her chin, shadowed by the darkening bruise.
this is her, her bravery, her heart, allowing herself to reach out to him after all thatâs happened. he forces away the nagging desire to pull away, to deny them of this. there's not enough that's been done. his team's still out there, the rescue efforts are still underway. half the city's still burned down and the loose leads are all out there.
but another breath, and he doesnât say word. only lets a hand reach down to join hers. ]