[ It's not actually the first time she's ever been called that, though it's always been in a wildly different context. But even when it's someone praising her in a fight, it's not really a word she's ever associated with herself.
If he's going to say it, though, she might have to actually rethink her own impressions for herself. At least he doesn't seem to dislike it, which means she's only flustered, rather than trying to backpedal. There's a part of her that's deeply embarrassed about how skittish she feels, but also, this is all new for her! Surely she's allowed!
Her fingers flex a little in his hair, but she doesn't pull them out; if anything, she leans more of her weight against him. ]
I've never--uh--I've never even... I've only ever held someone's hand before...?
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[ It's not actually the first time she's ever been called that, though it's always been in a wildly different context. But even when it's someone praising her in a fight, it's not really a word she's ever associated with herself.
If he's going to say it, though, she might have to actually rethink her own impressions for herself. At least he doesn't seem to dislike it, which means she's only flustered, rather than trying to backpedal. There's a part of her that's deeply embarrassed about how skittish she feels, but also, this is all new for her! Surely she's allowed!
Her fingers flex a little in his hair, but she doesn't pull them out; if anything, she leans more of her weight against him. ]
I've never--uh--I've never even... I've only ever held someone's hand before...?