[ Though Tallie tried very, very, very hard to bury her feelings, they continuously resurfaced like persistent flowers in spring. In every quiet moment they shared, every step of this journey they've set on together to find their places in this big wide world that heralds them as heroes, she found more reasons to want to stick with him for longer. Just one more day. That's all she wants. ... or is it?
Admitting that Calem's important to her, that he's a dear friend that she'd hate to lose, was hard enough - but love? That scares her. And while Calem hasn't exactly told her his whole story, she wouldn't be surprised if he felt the same way. After all, they're similar in more ways than meets the eye.
She'd never forgive herself if she lost him because of this. But better to act now when they're a few hours from the next city. It'll be (theoretically) easier to part ways there, if that's what it comes to.
So she turns to him, and kisses his cheek. No warning, and minimal hesitation. ]
equips running shoes and comes running at you (15)
Admitting that Calem's important to her, that he's a dear friend that she'd hate to lose, was hard enough - but love? That scares her. And while Calem hasn't exactly told her his whole story, she wouldn't be surprised if he felt the same way. After all, they're similar in more ways than meets the eye.
She'd never forgive herself if she lost him because of this. But better to act now when they're a few hours from the next city. It'll be (theoretically) easier to part ways there, if that's what it comes to.
So she turns to him, and kisses his cheek. No warning, and minimal hesitation. ]