[Excitement, anticipation, and nervousness overtake her all at once. The intensity of his gaze is hypnotic, she can't move. She can't look away. Her breath catches, suddenly even more aware of their diminished proximity. Is there any space left between them? The press of her chest to the side of his when she finally does breathe in says no.
Finally, as if any lingering doubts are pulled from her, she gives in, relaxing. The tension leaves her, and Messer should feel the weight of her head against him, like he's an anchor keeping her from retreating. She shivers more, for many reasons, yet the cold isn't among them.]
I don't... think I can. [Words escape her, much like her senses. Locked in this connection, attention focused all on her, Kaname feels knots forming inside, more intense and prevalent than anything she's felt before. Concerts, under a single spotlight, media interviews, leading auditions, or giving reports to packed rooms, even singing on the front lines-- all of those pale in comparison.
Eyes not leaving his (still unable), she takes his hand in her own, tightening as well. Quietly, gently, she guides them both towards her, movement ceasing once her lips are placed softly on his bandaged knuckles as if she's whispering to him.]
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Finally, as if any lingering doubts are pulled from her, she gives in, relaxing. The tension leaves her, and Messer should feel the weight of her head against him, like he's an anchor keeping her from retreating. She shivers more, for many reasons, yet the cold isn't among them.]
I don't... think I can. [Words escape her, much like her senses. Locked in this connection, attention focused all on her, Kaname feels knots forming inside, more intense and prevalent than anything she's felt before. Concerts, under a single spotlight, media interviews, leading auditions, or giving reports to packed rooms, even singing on the front lines-- all of those pale in comparison.
Eyes not leaving his (still unable), she takes his hand in her own, tightening as well. Quietly, gently, she guides them both towards her, movement ceasing once her lips are placed softly on his bandaged knuckles as if she's whispering to him.]