[ her determination to stay surprises him, not only because he was sure that she'd take the chance to save herself now but also because of the ever lingering fear he'd never admit to: that he would be left by those around him at some point or another. it's why he tries so hard to be the one in charge in any kind of relationship he'd been in; at least that way, he could leave them before they could do the honours. but lydia's always been a constant presence in his life (right after Danny), always stuck around even, as he hates to admit it, despite his best efforts for otherwise.
but he's suddenly glad for this trait of hers because it's that stubbornness in her tone that's keeping him grounded for the time being. ]
How can you sound so sure about that? [ he raises a clawed finger to run along her jawline, not hard enough to pierce the skin but it's still pressed against it regardless. it would be so simple, ushers something from deep inside him but he doesn't. not yet. ]
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but he's suddenly glad for this trait of hers because it's that stubbornness in her tone that's keeping him grounded for the time being. ]
How can you sound so sure about that? [ he raises a clawed finger to run along her jawline, not hard enough to pierce the skin but it's still pressed against it regardless. it would be so simple, ushers something from deep inside him but he doesn't. not yet. ]