[It's how he tensed up which made her raise her eyebrows. He didn't pull away, or react other than that. He's just...looking like he usually does. So she relaxes instead, arms no longer stiff as she rubs his back (and because no one sees), knowing full well that this idiot suffers more than he lets out. That cool exterior hides something a lot more fiery.
And yet he still denies himself of any changes. But she knows it's hard to just change. It'll take some time anyway.]
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And yet he still denies himself of any changes. But she knows it's hard to just change. It'll take some time anyway.]
At least you didn't say no.