[processing that is a little quicker than usual, and the relief in understanding it is apparent from how his grip slacks and how his twitchy smile tugs into grin.
she gets it, he's convinced, and that's a first. he has a lot of people who care about him, but that doesn't say too much for who really understands what he means when he tries to explain. it's usually painful, half-finished work. this time, though, he's certain.
he tugs her hands again – more of a yank, letting them go in the process – and pulling her into a tight hug, eyes squeezed shut against the tickle of her hair. to him, it feels like the momentum of his own heart is going to make him burst, that it's the only real sound around, and it feels twice that when he has her closer.]
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she gets it, he's convinced, and that's a first. he has a lot of people who care about him, but that doesn't say too much for who really understands what he means when he tries to explain. it's usually painful, half-finished work. this time, though, he's certain.
he tugs her hands again – more of a yank, letting them go in the process – and pulling her into a tight hug, eyes squeezed shut against the tickle of her hair. to him, it feels like the momentum of his own heart is going to make him burst, that it's the only real sound around, and it feels twice that when he has her closer.]