Mattie, for all her boisterous tendencies—how easily, he'd rankled her, her cheeks flushing in a way he hadn't the right to call endearing—cared tremendously for the people who surrounded her. For her classmates and for her mother; for her numerous attempts at securing a part-time job, and for her graduation in the following year. She brought her passion to everything she touched, and in the here and now--...
She acts the part of his brace, as though she were worried he just may blow away in the breeze.
(Foolish, stubborn girl.) ]
Better still, how about we take care of one another? [ With more gusto, now, he makes to match her step as they traverse down the street. Notably, though, instead of allowing for Mattie to lead, Sion careens them in a different direction entirely. ] If we venture back to my apartment instead, I will be able to assist you with the chemistry homework you've yet to complete.
[ Where her tone gentles, so too does his own, though it still rings resonant and sure— ]
And as for myself... you need only to ensure that I don't fall asleep for the next hour or so. ☆
[ Fair trade, right? ]
If I do need to pay a visit to the doctor, we'll know by the time your assignment is done.
[ ...because if his symptoms are going to worsen, they'll do so by then, but this he refrains from saying!!... ]
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Mattie, for all her boisterous tendencies—how easily, he'd rankled her, her cheeks flushing in a way he hadn't the right to call endearing—cared tremendously for the people who surrounded her. For her classmates and for her mother; for her numerous attempts at securing a part-time job, and for her graduation in the following year. She brought her passion to everything she touched, and in the here and now--...
She acts the part of his brace, as though she were worried he just may blow away in the breeze.
(Foolish, stubborn girl.) ]
Better still, how about we take care of one another? [ With more gusto, now, he makes to match her step as they traverse down the street. Notably, though, instead of allowing for Mattie to lead, Sion careens them in a different direction entirely. ] If we venture back to my apartment instead, I will be able to assist you with the chemistry homework you've yet to complete.
[ Where her tone gentles, so too does his own, though it still rings resonant and sure— ]
And as for myself... you need only to ensure that I don't fall asleep for the next hour or so. ☆
[ Fair trade, right? ]
If I do need to pay a visit to the doctor, we'll know by the time your assignment is done.
[ ...because if his symptoms are going to worsen, they'll do so by then, but this he refrains from saying!!... ]