( thereβs a single fibre of his being that almost wishes he wasnβt in the same boat as her β unable to admit just how much of an effect the other had on him. his smile remains, the touch on her cheek used to reel her in within a few inches. )
your word is as good as any.
( as their gazes meet once more, his smirk settles into more of a gentle smile. he finds himself so strangely intrigued by her β¦ but unable to pinpoint exactly why. )
youβve allowed me to get this far.
( the brief eye contact is more than enough to reel him in, unable to do much but admire her features so closeβhis hand grazing up against her cheek. )
yet you already have, darling.
( a dry chuckle canβt help but escape as nostrils flare likewise, gaze steadily following hers despite the lack of a mutual view. )
perhaps there is truth to what you speak. but you donβt leave much to deny, hm?
( another simple flirt that could very well register as a taunt. )
( cue a slight raise of his eyebrow, following her gaze despite not meeting his own. )
be that as it may β¦ you choose to stand here without returning me to imprisonment, and rather β¦ falling for me? thatβs quite the turnaround.








