semblance of stealth. )
i don't usually do this, but you literally tempted me and i'm easily influenced.
( sliding hands into the pockets of her jacket, eyes narrowed as she tried to peer through the gloom. )
do you have a flashlight ?
( refusing to admit it out loud, yet secretly terrified of both silence and the heavy dark. footsteps shadowed alex’s so closely that there was zero chance of lagging behind ——— though her hurried, nervous pace completely sacrificed any &&.
( it was the flinch alex's eyes could catch before zoe turned around that did it for her, even more than the fake annoyance directed at her, or that little push . laughing in amusement . )
just wanted to see how adventurous you were &
@InspirinDancer with quiet empathy. “ but i really believe each of us is special —— there’s no such thing as better or worse, just different talents. ”
“ okay, i'll do the count down.” eyes closing in anticipation, just in case. “ three, two, one——now. ” the musician plunged her feet in all at once, the initial shock of the cold biting at her skin before slowly fading as she grew used &&.
@InspirinDancer a gentle nod combined with a faint, reassuring smile gracing her features as she kept her eyes on the boy beside her. “ i get it, i think pretty much everyone here goes through that. ” a light shrug of her shoulders, tone softening &&.
@InspirinDancer joining in on the laughter, nodding in immediate agreement. “ i am so glad my bright idea was just to dip my toes in instead of jumping all the way. ” turning her face fully toward him, the playful amusement softening into a look of &&.
he ’ s the sweetest . but i don ’ t think i wanna ruin our friendship . i don ’ t know if he does ... feel the same . maybe if i ignore the feeling for a few more years it ’ ll go away ? we ’ ve been friends since * ever ... and since ever every silly song was about * him .
( a flinch at the unexpected voice right behind her before spinning around on her heel. trying her best to feign annoyance, but the bright smile tugging at the corners of her mouth completely betrayed her as she rolled her eyes. )
&&.
( already there, just choosing a different approach by coming from behind, soft steps despite the wooden floor, stopping right behind her . )
miss .
( clearing throat and crossing arms . )
you shouldn't be here this late . . .