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He stepped closer, slipping his arms around her waist as he kissed her back. * * * "Well, yes," she said, the light fading from her face. "That...
She glared at him before lying back on the couch, closing her eyes.
"No, that's..." He shook his head. "That's because it's still new, Mar. I... I love you too." * * * She noticed his frown and tilted her head....
She squinted at him. "It's much too warm," she decided. "As you can tell."
"Why are you sorry?" he said quietly. "Why could you possibly be sorry about this?" * * * Before he could begin, she put a hand up, opening her...
She waved him off, resting her head on the arm of the couch. "Don't fret. It was my decision."
He had kept his head down as she moved to leave, but upon hearing her confession, his head jerked over to her. He crossed the room in two strides...
"I won't sleep for long," she said, waving him off. "We just... I mean... it took me a while to go to sleep last night."
"I should scare you," he replied quietly, his voice low and sharp. "I should really, really scare you, Mari. This tentative relationship is not...
"No, no," she said, waving him off. "I'm just trying to figure out how to pass the time. I can't leave, right?"
He looked almost panicked, watching her intensely and speaking quickly. "Mari, I have absolutely no recollection of the attack. Do you...
"What?" she asked, looking up at him. "Oh. Yes. I guess I... I'm not sure. I might take a nap."
He seemed frustrated by this, stepping towards her. "Mari, I killed that monster. I tore it apart. I..." He scoffed, shaking his head...
She frowned but sighed slightly. "Okay. Okay."
He looked up at her finally, his brows furrowing nervously. "Mari, I don't... I hate that you saw me," he said after a second. "It... it changes...
"Like... where the magic comes from?"
His hands were shaking, but he pulled away, crossing his arms nervously. "It's... it's fine, Mari. Come on, I'll drive you home." * * * The...
"Well, what are you trying to figure out?"
He still was avoiding her gaze, staying silent. "I can get you a ride home, if you'd like..." * * * She gave him a small grin before pulling...
She rolled her head back. "How long do you plan on studying the blood?" she asked.
