[That simple kiss on the forehead could light up the whole room. Somewhere, deep in her brain, a part of Alex had been waiting to find out if she would be okay with this - if she could love someone who loved by different rules, and feel like things were complete. But she has any answer she could have needed now. In fact, there was no question to begin with, just a deeply buried fear after what happened that day in the bunk room.
Yes, she absolutely can, and she absolutely does. Just being close to him and hearing those words, so amazing and unexpected, is better than any first kiss she's gotten.
Grinning just as widely, she leans up to press a kiss to his cheek, before bringing her arms back up to embrace him. It's gentler this time, less desperate, and there are no digging fingers or wet cheeks. Just a brilliant smile and a pounding heart.]
We just have to keep saying sappy shit and we'll get through this. Together.
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Yes, she absolutely can, and she absolutely does. Just being close to him and hearing those words, so amazing and unexpected, is better than any first kiss she's gotten.
Grinning just as widely, she leans up to press a kiss to his cheek, before bringing her arms back up to embrace him. It's gentler this time, less desperate, and there are no digging fingers or wet cheeks. Just a brilliant smile and a pounding heart.]
We just have to keep saying sappy shit and we'll get through this. Together.