[Hearing that makes her look a little hurt for a second, but the rational part of her mind realizes he's not trying to be hurtful. He's not trying to reject her, either. The genuine honesty and sincerity in his tone tells her that much. But she's still embarrassed for having asked, and her cheeks redden as she bites at her lip and nods. Not tonight, then.]
Another time.
[It almost comes out a question, but she tries not to sound too hopeful. Of course, the look on her face ruins that, as does the way her hand slips up to touch at his chest. Her fingertips press over his beating heart, and the feeling of it pounding makes her look a little sad. She wants to feel more of him, have him completely. But she's going to have to be patient. ]
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Another time.
[It almost comes out a question, but she tries not to sound too hopeful. Of course, the look on her face ruins that, as does the way her hand slips up to touch at his chest. Her fingertips press over his beating heart, and the feeling of it pounding makes her look a little sad. She wants to feel more of him, have him completely. But she's going to have to be patient. ]