and gaze moves to the golden bangle. lifting hand to rest above her wrist, index brushing along metal. “ you think so? i always thought silver was a better fit. but i might just have to get more gold stuff, if you like it. ”
in turn, ha—rin searches for it, brown eyes set right to her face, observing carefully. as if they could decipher what goes through her mind, just with a single look. quite obviously, it does not happen: she is left just as confused as
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kasumi can barely hold eye contact with them. it is fleeting and she is undeserving of it. she can’t turn tail now ─── fingers continue their trail, carefully; she’s not pressing too harshly, she’s making sure to stay »
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their first meeting, as to how someone can worry this much this quickly. her heart does the same now, eager to reciprocate.
“ it’s fine, really. just a little bite, hm? i’m a big gal, i can handle it. ” smile is wide and bright,
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an urge to chase it, that warmth filling chest enough to forget itchiness. “ well, from the bite, yes. but i think i got scammed! i bought a really pretty silver necklace last week. tried to wear last night and it burned like hell! ”
confusion is clear in brown eyes, brows furrowed as they look into her eyes, “ what are you sorry for? it’s not like it was your dog. ” blissfully unaware, leaning into the touch. it’s soothing, they have no idea why, but there is
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she tries to speak again but all that comes out is something strangled / the g͟u͟i͟l͟t makes her choke. 〝 i know. i just─── 〞 a broken whimper, fingers moving to ghost the flesh around the wound. somehow, her 𝘰𝘸𝘯 scars »
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