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I leaned up and kissed her lightly, pulling away and settling once more, head on her stomach.
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She ran her fingers through his hair as the mental voices quieted for the first time in years
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I slipped my eyes shut for a moment, shoulders slumping for the first time in what felt like decades. Emily's fingers still glided through my hair, the action soothing and dare I say, warm. I opened my eyes once more, flicking my gaze to her face as I studied her features once again. I'd done it at the shop when I picked up to Z06, at the hospital, and a few other times I won't mention. My gaze washed over her face, hesitating at her lips a few times before I pulled it away.
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She pressed a soft kiss to his forehead and resumed running her fingers through his hair
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Y'know, Em, there's a thousand things I want to do right now. Love you like i'm fucking rabid. Stay right here in this....this calm. And leave so I can get my work done for today and not be swamped tomorrow. Hell, I have no clue what you're thinking or feeling. Option two sounds the best.
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She smiled down at him. "I still love you, Caden"
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"I know," I acknowledged softly, looking up at her.
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"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said anything...." She said, immdeietly feeling embarassed
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I just chuckled, scooting up before looping my arms around her, pecking her head. "You should've though, love."
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