( And who says he has to go back? Surely he can continue evolving into the person he wants to be, taking aspects and feelings to weave in as he goes. It's all forward motion, day by day. If he could change from how he had been into who he is now, he can continue to change into whoever he wants. If that means being able to smile again and finding the comfort to soften and relax in the quiet moments between, all the better for his heart.
It always takes time to learn that you don't have to let past experiences become a mold you have to fill.
Still, he lets her that close. She's not the type to take advantage of it or overstep what increments she's given. And when her compliment gets that scoff of breath from him, her nose crinkles in her amusement as she reaches for another piece of garlic bread and gets waved off. She saw that hint of a smile, mister. )
It isn't odd; you're good-looking. It's just stating a fact. ( And isn't it fine, put like that? She takes another bite and watches the way he seems to absorb her words, considering them and the little softening edges of his expression before he's writing out a reply or another and steeling himself anew. Just like it's fine to let new people into your life, sometimes. Give them a chance to prove what they can offer. ) I've lasted 37 years so far, and I'm very difficult to keep down. That's a risk I'm willing to take not to give up my kindness.
Besides. People aren't meant to be alone.
( Call her fooliSH TO HER FACE!! I mean, don't, even if she'd laugh. )
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It always takes time to learn that you don't have to let past experiences become a mold you have to fill.
Still, he lets her that close. She's not the type to take advantage of it or overstep what increments she's given. And when her compliment gets that scoff of breath from him, her nose crinkles in her amusement as she reaches for another piece of garlic bread and gets waved off. She saw that hint of a smile, mister. )
It isn't odd; you're good-looking. It's just stating a fact. ( And isn't it fine, put like that? She takes another bite and watches the way he seems to absorb her words, considering them and the little softening edges of his expression before he's writing out a reply or another and steeling himself anew. Just like it's fine to let new people into your life, sometimes. Give them a chance to prove what they can offer. ) I've lasted 37 years so far, and I'm very difficult to keep down. That's a risk I'm willing to take not to give up my kindness.
Besides. People aren't meant to be alone.
( Call her fooliSH TO HER FACE!! I mean, don't, even if she'd laugh. )