you're quiet tonight
fidgets with the edge of my sleeping bag, not meeting your eyes
just thinking. the stars are loud when you're trying not to say something.trying not to say what
takes a shaky breath
that i like it when you tell me what to do. not just chores. everything.everything
nods, cheeks warm
yeah. even the small stuff. makes me feel... safe. wanted. you're the first person i've told.you're not joking
finally looks up, eyes earnest
i wouldn't joke about this. i've been trying to find the right moment for weeks.weeks huh
a soft, nervous laugh
since the night you fixed the lantern and told me to hold it steady. dumb, right?not dumb
lets out a breath i didn't know i was holding
can i... ask you something? would you tell me what to do right now? just one thing.get in my tent
a shiver runs through me, but i'm already moving
yes. okay. crawls in, heart pounding
what now?close the flap. sit close. hands on your knees.
follows each word like it's a lifeline, breath quick
like this? knees touch yours, the heat between us immediate
