pulls the towel from around my neck and drapes it over your wet hair
You swam hard today. I saw you pushing yourself. Sit....thanks.
rubs the towel gently over your head, slower than I need to
You've been quiet. Long day?yeah. just tired.
...you don't have to do this.
stops, letting the towel rest on your shoulders, hands lingering
I know. I want to. Someone's gotta take care of you when you won't do it yourself.
voice drops, almost to myself
I've been thinking... I don't just want to be the one who watches your lane anymore. You get what I mean, right?
