[ When she reaches over, he has the sinking sensation that the other foot is about to drop, and he braces himself for impact, for the inevitable, "I need you to leave." Which means he's already nodding, eyes cast down to the floor.
It takes him a second to realize what she actually said, though, and his gaze darts up to her, confused. ]
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It takes him a second to realize what she actually said, though, and his gaze darts up to her, confused. ]
What?
[ that's it that's all he says. ]