[ she lets her fingers continue to play with his hair. all she wants is for that tension to disperse and for him to allow himself to relax. he didn't seem overly keen on doing that before, but she's hopeful he will now. ]
( but there's a slight lightness to his voice. he feels like maybe he could doze off and rest a little bit. he doesn't think it'll last long but it might help. )
Don't be creepy, don't leave. So many rules, Stef.
[ she says it teasingly. she doesn't mind if those are his only rules, although she makes absolutely no promises on not being creepy. she continues to brush her fingers through his hair, hoping it's lulling him into some sense of relaxation. ]
[ while she pauses the movement of her fingers as he settles onto his side, she doesn't pull them from his hair. she shuffles closer to him and lets her gaze roam over his face. all she wants is for him to know that he's deserving of a gentle touch, even if he doesn't believe so after tonight's events.
quietly, ] I promise I won't, моето бебе вампир. I will be right here, watching you sleep.
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Do you want to know what you look like?
[ she doesn't wait for him to answer; she's invited herself to answer her own question. she keeps her tone gentle and low. ]
Still very, very handsome. Still broody. [ removing her hand from his hair for a moment, she brushes her fingertips between his brows. ] Peaceful.
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( sounds like she'd just exposed her own little lie there. but he doesn't mind. it's nice to know she's noticed him that much.
he sighs, feeling his body slacken some. )
I'm tired.
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[ she lets her fingers continue to play with his hair. all she wants is for that tension to disperse and for him to allow himself to relax. he didn't seem overly keen on doing that before, but she's hopeful he will now. ]
So I can pretend I don't watch you.
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( but there's a slight lightness to his voice. he feels like maybe he could doze off and rest a little bit. he doesn't think it'll last long but it might help. )
Don't leave.
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[ she says it teasingly. she doesn't mind if those are his only rules, although she makes absolutely no promises on not being creepy. she continues to brush her fingers through his hair, hoping it's lulling him into some sense of relaxation. ]
I'll be creepy if I choose to be.
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( stefan makes a face but he mostly just succeeds in turning on his side and settling down. )
Just don't leave.
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quietly, ] I promise I won't, моето бебе вампир. I will be right here, watching you sleep.
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he sighs, letting her touch lull him. it doesn't take too long before he makes himself a liar and falls asleep. )