[ He's glad she's letting him tug her closer. Something about her weight and physical proximity puts him at ease. Such a strange thing to think because for so long he hadn't wanted to be touched at all. It's always a bit startling, in the back of his mind, how far he's come to want something like this. ]
Well, I love you. [ Because she could always use another verbal reminder. They sit like that for a bit, her head tucked under his chin as he physically reminds himself to relax. The tension slowly bleeds out of his shoulders as she fiddles with his sleeve. ]
Yeah.
[ There's still a small swirl of bad thoughts but they're not actively spiraling. Easy to dismiss, instead of being full blown panic or anxiousness. He gives her a squeeze with the arm looped around her middle before letting her go so she could get back to her dinner. ]
Too bad this isn't conducive to eating.
[ Not enough space for movement. But, he supposes, they'll have time to be close after. ]
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Well, I love you. [ Because she could always use another verbal reminder. They sit like that for a bit, her head tucked under his chin as he physically reminds himself to relax. The tension slowly bleeds out of his shoulders as she fiddles with his sleeve. ]
Yeah.
[ There's still a small swirl of bad thoughts but they're not actively spiraling. Easy to dismiss, instead of being full blown panic or anxiousness. He gives her a squeeze with the arm looped around her middle before letting her go so she could get back to her dinner. ]
Too bad this isn't conducive to eating.
[ Not enough space for movement. But, he supposes, they'll have time to be close after. ]