[ the kiss to her forehead prompts a warm smile, but the comment causes a laugh to escape, allowing her eyes to close as she rests her cheek a bit more soundly against his chest. ]
I am glad she was the deciding factor.
[ though inej remembers the look on his face when she initially showed up with the bird. he hadn't exactly been thrilled. that had worn off quickly, as it were.
still, she relaxes, listening to his heartbeat, relishing the feeling of his arms around her middle. something she never thought she'd enjoy. it causes a warmth in her chest, radiating right down to her toes. that regardless of what happens in her conversation with tomassen, kaz will still care about her.
she loves him, she decides. the thought isn't surprising to her. just a statement of fact. one that she idly considers voicing out loud, for a moment. she had almost said it on new year's, but that had felt way too soon, when she was breathless and laughing after kissing him in the corner after midnight.
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Date: 2020-11-17 05:18 pm (UTC)I am glad she was the deciding factor.
[ though inej remembers the look on his face when she initially showed up with the bird. he hadn't exactly been thrilled. that had worn off quickly, as it were.
still, she relaxes, listening to his heartbeat, relishing the feeling of his arms around her middle. something she never thought she'd enjoy. it causes a warmth in her chest, radiating right down to her toes. that regardless of what happens in her conversation with tomassen, kaz will still care about her.
she loves him, she decides. the thought isn't surprising to her. just a statement of fact. one that she idly considers voicing out loud, for a moment. she had almost said it on new year's, but that had felt way too soon, when she was breathless and laughing after kissing him in the corner after midnight.
soon, maybe. ]
After the trial, could we take a vacation?
[ she asks quietly, eyes still closed. ]