[And suddenly several things snap into place. Shit. She knows that expression. Not particularly what it's doing on Keith's face, but she knows it. How did she miss this? How?! Hopefully it's all still in the early stages. Just infatuation from proximity. Because she and Keith of all people - No. Ridiculous.
(She tries not to think about how nice it feels having arms wrapped around her. Safe. She notices anyway.)]
Fine.
[It's amazing how many times she's had to say that. It's starting to seem like 'Fine' is code for 'Not fine at all.'
She pushes to be let up. This whole thing has been going on too long. The doctor's promised she can move to a boot soon, and then she won't need nearly so much help. A simple way out, no hurt feelings.
no subject
[And suddenly several things snap into place. Shit. She knows that expression. Not particularly what it's doing on Keith's face, but she knows it. How did she miss this? How?! Hopefully it's all still in the early stages. Just infatuation from proximity. Because she and Keith of all people - No. Ridiculous.
(She tries not to think about how nice it feels having arms wrapped around her. Safe. She notices anyway.)]
Fine.
[It's amazing how many times she's had to say that. It's starting to seem like 'Fine' is code for 'Not fine at all.'
She pushes to be let up. This whole thing has been going on too long. The doctor's promised she can move to a boot soon, and then she won't need nearly so much help. A simple way out, no hurt feelings.
It will pass.]