[ He feels a bit reassured, both when she squeezes his hand and when she mentions that she's new to this as well. There hadn't been any reason she could do this while in Heleen's employ. Not only from a lack of time but also: anyone visiting that place hadn't been interested in a healthy relationship. He frowns briefly, thinking of the awful men she had to endure.
When she sets her cheek on his shoulder, he tilts his head, chin resting along her hairline. It's...nice. To be held like this. ]
Me too. I've wanted this for a while but— [ He'd been too nervous. Too afraid of messing up a friendship he loved for what it was. ]
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When she sets her cheek on his shoulder, he tilts his head, chin resting along her hairline. It's...nice. To be held like this. ]
Me too. I've wanted this for a while but— [ He'd been too nervous. Too afraid of messing up a friendship he loved for what it was. ]