Ruh Roh (One on One)

“What if it hurts you, Tez?” he asked, his low voice growing tight with panic. “I can’t have you get hurt because of this... thing.”

 

He groaned, shaking his head slowly.

"I'm... I think I'm going to lie down."

 

He looked up at her, his eyes plaintive.

"Would you..." He hesitated before shaking his head, lying down on the bed. "Nevermind."

 

"I..." He rubbed the back of his neck embarrassedly.

"I wanted to know if you would lay down next to me. But it's probably not a good idea."

 

He looked up at her gratefully, kissing her temple.

"I don't want to get you sick."

 

"I do love you," he told her.

 

He sighed, looking down at her, his brow furrowed.

"I don't know how I'm going to gather the materials if I can't leave."

 

A look of alarm crossed his face and he shook his head slowly.

"I don't want you to do that."

 

He shook his head, his hand resting on her upper arm.

"It's dangerous, especially if you've never done it before."

 

"No, Tez," he said, his voice stern. "I mean it. Don't do it."