One benefit to the man being white as snow is the fact that his blush, no matter how minimal, is vibrant. Vex tries not to look too smug about it.
But it's there in the curve of her lips.
Their positions would be reversed if she could even imagine his thoughts on a ring. She doesn't expect anything of that much significance. The red might stain her cheeks for days.
As it is, she's oblivious, and only delicately leans in to kiss his cheek as they walk, mindful not to compromise his stride.
"Certainly. You'll need your strength," she says, and it's somehow both a promise and a threat. More seriously, she squeezes his hand. "There's no hurry. We have the rest of our lives together and I don't intend to be apart from you for any significant amount of time."
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Date: 2025-01-05 05:42 am (UTC)But it's there in the curve of her lips.
Their positions would be reversed if she could even imagine his thoughts on a ring. She doesn't expect anything of that much significance. The red might stain her cheeks for days.
As it is, she's oblivious, and only delicately leans in to kiss his cheek as they walk, mindful not to compromise his stride.
"Certainly. You'll need your strength," she says, and it's somehow both a promise and a threat. More seriously, she squeezes his hand. "There's no hurry. We have the rest of our lives together and I don't intend to be apart from you for any significant amount of time."