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⠀ ⠀ ( Edward said nothing. Instead a hand reached up, gently cupping her cheek. )
⠀ ⠀ No, Anne. There isn't . . .
⠀ ⠀ ( There faces were almost touching. Edward was panting slightly, as if working himself up. His lips part, and he . . . ) +
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I know you couldn't , anyways . you've been by my side since .
( there was that hint of the kenway she had sailed the seas with , a bright look within her eyes . )
my captain , are you all right !?
( she had noticed him leaning downward . his gaze stuck on hers . edward !? )
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⠀ ⠀ ( Suddenly jerked his head away )
⠀ ⠀ ( As his body had decided that 𝐍𝐎𝐖 would be the best time to purge himself of the excess alcohol he drank earlier )
⠀ ⠀ ( Edward would curse himself as he was suddenly hunched over on the ground, expelling the +
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⠀ ⠀ I don't want to leave you . . .
⠀ ⠀ ( The words may have been slurred and in a drunken state, but they were true nonetheless. )
⠀ ⠀ ( His eyes never left her face. In fact, it was almost like he was leaning in closer and closer each second. His face was +
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my . . . my captain . .
( blinking upon the man staring at her features , god damn everything higher than these two was she flustered . exhaling out . )
go get some rest . you're leaning around .
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⠀ ⠀ Ah, I guess I will.
⠀ ⠀ ( Edward's gaze went from the ground to Anne's face. His blue eyes piercing stared intently at her, carefully examining every detail of her face. )
⠀ ⠀ ( She really was beautiful. )
⠀ ⠀ Anne . . . thank you for being here . . .
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( fingertips would rub against back in a soothing manner , damn everything above for the heat spreading throughout here face . attempting to hide it with a glance off . )
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if I accept your apology , will you stop saying you're sorry , even though I wasn't hit ?