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[xradiant]

@survivingpierce xxx

"What else would I be doing?" He asked with a quick roll of his eyes as he opened the car door and got inside, starting it up. He turned his gaze to the passenger's seat because he just knew that she wouldn't be letting him take the journey alone. Not when it involved her. Not when it was something that she needed his help with - that was the way that he saw it. "I hope that you aren't the kind of passenger who never shuts up."

[mindsmade]

@afraidofchange / cont'd ( bc old editor ⚰️ )

His expression remains unchanged for another moment. It's painful to keep it that way, given the tension of his cheeks beneath — he wants to grin, as he isn't blind to Miranda's particular brand of humour. He also isn't immune to it. The pulling beneath his scarred face puts tension on his skin, before long forcing his features to buckle and cave. A flash of a grin splits his face, further straining his skin all too uncomfortably. The discomfort's numbed well enough by his present ( and pleasant ) company, though.

❛  Hmph. Fine.  ❜ Realistically speaking, he never would deny her a simple joy like this — or anything, really. That rule crystalises all the more when reminded of the hold she has on him even through the slightest of touches, like the squeeze along the jut of his hip. He reciprocates with a hand on her waist, toying gently with the towel there. Pull just a little too hard, and it'll fall right off.

Now, there's a thought ...

But he won't. Not now, at least; not intentionally. He's too keen on skirting that fine line and upping the suspense for both of them before those lights go out. His eyes stay fixated on the meeting point of his fingertips and the fabric before climbing, unabashedly lingering on her chest, before at last meeting hers. They haven't grown a bit less captivating over time.

❛  Where'd you like to ... light this candle?  ❜ It has to be the subtlest euphemism he's ever employed, with his actual curiosity being geared much more towards where they'll continue their quality time.