His crown lit up the way as he moved slowly
You lead the way hastily, guiding Sam back down the lane and toward the town proper. You have, of course, never left a relationship, or anyone you had feelings for- your one relationship ended rather dramatically, and without your consent or expectation. But he doesn't need to hear your sob story. Hands in your pockets, you shrug, Ki clinging to your shoulder.
Three relationships isn't bad, you think, though you expected more from him. "Still more'n me," you rumble, trying to deflect away from the inevitable questions that will follow with: "I'd'a expected the gals to be all over ya, Red. Boys too." The comment about you being handsome earns a bright flush, and again you're grateful you're a little ahead of him, and that the light is low.
"I got Ki. That's all I need." Again you shrug, though not very convincingly, trying to push down the aching loneliness that hasn't been filled since Ray got sick. The few times you've been interested in someone like that, the memory of that terrible loss swiftly dissuaded you from any real pursuit.
Three relationships isn't bad, you think, though you expected more from him. "Still more'n me," you rumble, trying to deflect away from the inevitable questions that will follow with: "I'd'a expected the gals to be all over ya, Red. Boys too." The comment about you being handsome earns a bright flush, and again you're grateful you're a little ahead of him, and that the light is low.
"I got Ki. That's all I need." Again you shrug, though not very convincingly, trying to push down the aching loneliness that hasn't been filled since Ray got sick. The few times you've been interested in someone like that, the memory of that terrible loss swiftly dissuaded you from any real pursuit.
past the wondering eyes of the ones that were left behind
zephyr
