[Not if I take care of you first is the first thing to cross her mind. She shields herself with her arms against IV's retaliation and follows him to the edge of the stream. Her smile lingers as her laughter fades. It starts to waver when she thinks he's getting out, but seeing him get comfortable makes her do the same.
She joins him, and for the first time, she really feels the extra weight from her vest. She tugs at it as her cheeks warm at his words.]
Then I'll have to take care of you.
We'll make it out of here together and save ourselves for real. [And maybe teach whoever that was the meaning of the word "save," while they're at it.]
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She joins him, and for the first time, she really feels the extra weight from her vest. She tugs at it as her cheeks warm at his words.]
Then I'll have to take care of you.
We'll make it out of here together and save ourselves for real. [And maybe teach whoever that was the meaning of the word "save," while they're at it.]