[ he'll lead the way to the pool, though as soon as they're away from everyone, he slows a bit to look her over thoughtfully ]
Hazel, is everything alright...?
Hazel, is everything alright...?
... You seem very concerned suddenly, and while I appreciate it... I don't entirely understand why.
[ he says simply, thoughtful ]
I thought I would at least ask.
[ he says simply, thoughtful ]
I thought I would at least ask.
Ah...
[ he exhales, ]
I'm aware of at least some of it. And that he is extremely overprotective, as a brother.
[ but he does not have siblings. ]
[ he exhales, ]
I'm aware of at least some of it. And that he is extremely overprotective, as a brother.
[ but he does not have siblings. ]
If ever I get overwhelmed, you will be the first person I reach out to.
[ to the pool! ]
[ to the pool! ]
[ back at the scene of the crime-- but no, he doesn't want to go into the water for now, though upon watching her, he will accept it and get a swimming suit for him. the double marked spots on his neck are a lot more apparent, now.
And he's just going to sit at the edge, feet in the water. and sigh. wistful. ]
And he's just going to sit at the edge, feet in the water. and sigh. wistful. ]
Mm.
It is, with you here with me. It makes it easier to forget that this is just a pool, and not a pond.
It is, with you here with me. It makes it easier to forget that this is just a pool, and not a pond.
Mm.
[ a brief pause, as he debates with himself, turning down to look at her leaning against him ]
[ a brief pause, as he debates with himself, turning down to look at her leaning against him ]
[ nothing is quite on his mind, just an impulsive thought.
That he decides to follow by leaning in to kiss her softly ]
That he decides to follow by leaning in to kiss her softly ]
[ it is, it was an impulsive thought, and after smiling into the kiss, he pulls back. ]
There were things I still wanted to ask you. If you’re willing to continue, after leaving.
There were things I still wanted to ask you. If you’re willing to continue, after leaving.
[ he considers, but kisses her again instead of asking questions for now.
Why not the both? ]
Why not the both? ]
I’m working up the courage to ask.
[ he admits sheepishly ]
[ he admits sheepishly ]

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