[ She takes a shaky breath, right against his ear, feeling him so alive under her hands, steady and strong. It's working wonders, surprisingly enough, when 20 minutes ago the idea of anyone touching her was enough to make her want to lash out. Now she clings to him a little, keeps her tears held in. ]
Why not?
[ She wants to know. She wants his words. Wants to hear him say he doesn't think he deserve it. That his motives aren't pure. That he's not doing this for her.
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Why not?
[ She wants to know. She wants his words. Wants to hear him say he doesn't think he deserve it. That his motives aren't pure. That he's not doing this for her.
Because she's not sure she'd believe any of it. ]