When no one is around, my dear
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
You'll find me on my tallest tiptoes
Soh didn't know what exactly was going on in Zavien's head, didn't realize that he was waiting for her to shrink from him and his fears and decide that this wasn't worth it to her. If she had, she'd have been quick to correct that line of thinking. After all, she was scared, too, scared to lose him as a friend if something went wrong between them, scared to lose him as more if her track record had anything to say about it. She was scared that she was gong to hurt him, somehow, just like she'd managed to hurt everyone else she'd ever cared about. Even Flora had been bruised by her actions before, and though they'd come through it stronger friends, she still hated that she had caused someone she cared about pain.
But what she wanted more than anything was the opportunity to build this relationship with Zavien, to see if the life she could practically see unfolding in her mind's eye was something attainable. And to deny herself that wouldn't just hurt her - it would hurt him, and that, she truly couldn't stand for.
His green eyes opened to reveal myriad emotions swirling in their depths, but Soh didn't shy away. She held his gaze resolutely, determined to see all of him and to show him that she wasn't going to shy away. And when he finally came to a decision, her face lit in a brilliant smile, silver eyes filling with adoration for this man who would risk everything for her. "Me too," she said.
And then she laughed, a breathless, excited sound that betrayed her relief. "Us," she whispered, giddy and joyful and awestruck despite all the uncertainty that still remained. If Zavien wanted her, wanted them, then what did the rest of it matter? They'd cross the bridge with Koa when they came to it, and whatever happened would happen, regardless of what they tried to do to prepare for it. And as for the rest... only time would heal some wounds, and time spent together was something Soh would gladly give if it eased Zavien's worries about losing her.
Releasing her hold on his face to slip her arms loosely around his neck, Soh smiled into Zavien's eyes. "So... what do we do now?"
But what she wanted more than anything was the opportunity to build this relationship with Zavien, to see if the life she could practically see unfolding in her mind's eye was something attainable. And to deny herself that wouldn't just hurt her - it would hurt him, and that, she truly couldn't stand for.
His green eyes opened to reveal myriad emotions swirling in their depths, but Soh didn't shy away. She held his gaze resolutely, determined to see all of him and to show him that she wasn't going to shy away. And when he finally came to a decision, her face lit in a brilliant smile, silver eyes filling with adoration for this man who would risk everything for her. "Me too," she said.
And then she laughed, a breathless, excited sound that betrayed her relief. "Us," she whispered, giddy and joyful and awestruck despite all the uncertainty that still remained. If Zavien wanted her, wanted them, then what did the rest of it matter? They'd cross the bridge with Koa when they came to it, and whatever happened would happen, regardless of what they tried to do to prepare for it. And as for the rest... only time would heal some wounds, and time spent together was something Soh would gladly give if it eased Zavien's worries about losing her.
Releasing her hold on his face to slip her arms loosely around his neck, Soh smiled into Zavien's eyes. "So... what do we do now?"
Spinning in my highest heels, love
Shining just for you
Shining just for you
Sohalia
Minor powerplay allowed without permission.
Feel free to use force/magic on Sohalia.
Feel free to use force/magic on Sohalia.
