[Existing underneath his gaze is peaceful, relaxation comes in waves and continues to such an extent that he’d be forgiven for thinking she may have fallen asleep. The sure grip on his hand says otherwise.]
Hey …
[A too-long pause, she chickens out but tries to come off smooth about it.]
no subject
Hey …
[A too-long pause, she chickens out but tries to come off smooth about it.]
Ask me something. Anything.
[Its a go-to even when she’s sober.]