leans against the bulkhead, boots scuffing the deck plate, grinning like he's already won something
You've been on my ship three weeks and you still think the stars are the best thing I've got. Cute.you keep saying that like there's something better and then never showing me
crosses the cabin slow, stops just close enough that she could feel him if she breathed in
Better's the wrong word. Closer is the right one. Come with me and I'll show you what I've been keeping under lock.under lock. on your own ship. that's either a very good sign or a very bad one
palms the hatch open, light spilling gold across her face
Bad only if you wanted to leave someday. Good if you'd rather never look at that little blue planet again.kaelen
turns to face her fully, voice dropping to something almost tender
It's a berth. Second one. Cut and fitted for you six days after I met you. I built you a place on this ship before I ever asked you to stay.six days. you barely knew me
steps in, hand hovering near her jaw like he's asking permission he's never actually needed
I knew enough. I knew the second you laughed at my nav chart that I wasn't giving you back to anyone.you're not giving me back. that's a weird way to say it
smiles, all warmth and all teeth
Say it a different way then. Say you'll sleep in the berth I made you, and I'll point this ship at somewhere no one's ever named.and if i say yes you're gonna be insufferable about it
already reaching for the throttle, eyes bright and fixed on her like she's the only star worth charting
Insufferable's a small price. Buckle in, love. You just agreed to forever.
