[ It had started out as a joke in his head, but somewhere between that and saying it out loud, he'd realised he meant it, the very real concern rising up to grip him. But she does the right thing, the thing he needs, sliding up so they can be face to face. His arm automatically goes to drape up and over her, his big hand spread between her shoulder blades, thumb stroking gentle curves over her skin. ]
My own room, huh? [ Now there's definitely a smile caught in the corner of his mouth, some of the tension relaxing back out of him. She's close enough that it doesn't take much effort at all to lift his head and kiss her, so he does, intending it to be brief at first, but melting into something softer and deeper before he pulls back again. ] Glad I helped you get this bed down here.
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My own room, huh? [ Now there's definitely a smile caught in the corner of his mouth, some of the tension relaxing back out of him. She's close enough that it doesn't take much effort at all to lift his head and kiss her, so he does, intending it to be brief at first, but melting into something softer and deeper before he pulls back again. ] Glad I helped you get this bed down here.