[She's only taking her coat off, and she has his full attention. Good god. If he'd known a set of shoulders could inspire feelings like this, he'd have taken his chances with Jaskier..
But he knows that's not true. And he knows he's glad that all of his mistakes lead him here. Back here. Those shoulders, those curls, the faded scent of flowers and berries and the teasing lilt to her voice.
He moves in behind her, arm circling around her and hand splaying as he guides her back. He presses his lips to her neck, softly. It's all gentle, all easy enough for her to pull away if she wishes.]
It is. [He murmurs against the shell of her ear, before he deviates and presses his face against her hair.]
You were gone a second and I mourned you like you were dead.
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But he knows that's not true. And he knows he's glad that all of his mistakes lead him here. Back here. Those shoulders, those curls, the faded scent of flowers and berries and the teasing lilt to her voice.
He moves in behind her, arm circling around her and hand splaying as he guides her back. He presses his lips to her neck, softly. It's all gentle, all easy enough for her to pull away if she wishes.]
It is. [He murmurs against the shell of her ear, before he deviates and presses his face against her hair.]
You were gone a second and I mourned you like you were dead.