Wonderkind

She murmured a little.

“Okay. Sorry. You don’t have to say it, but you wouldn’t hurt my feelings.”

 

“Well, you’d say no,” she said reasonably. “That’s why you didn’t answer. You didn’t want to embarrass me.”

 

He would hear her laugh softly.

“I didn’t say that,” she said drowsily. “You know I think you’re wonderful.”

 

“I wouldn’t say no,” she replied, sounding like she was falling back asleep. “You’re the one who isn’t interested.” There was a tiny laugh. “Remember? I’m not your type.

 

She murmured something, but she seemed to be obeying him, her nose brushing his neck.

“Okay, Z...”

 

After about thirty minutes, she stirred, squinting up at him.

“Zerras?”

 

She was watching him, frowning.

“Should we be going?”

 

She sat up, looking up at him.

“How’d you sleep?”

 

“Like a rock,” she said with a laugh. “Did I kick?”

 

She seemed intrigued, tilting her head.

"Really? That's strange." She laughed a little, tucking her hair behind her ear. "You must be soothing to me, Z."