LYDIA MARTIN

[wantadistraction]

"You know what to do."

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[greatswellofpity]

[He's quiet again for a moment, then smiles.]

I'd kill to have you here, beside me, rather than staring out of a bloody video phone.

[He whispers it, every bit a confession for her ears alone, the longing in his eyes so raw there's no hope of hiding it.]

[wantadistraction]

[ The confession leaves her a bit breathless as she looks at him, feeling all fluttery and giddy even though she looks calm as she considers his words. ]

I would too, though I would prefer no killing to be involved.

[greatswellofpity]

[The way her breath catches, that barely leashed expression of pleasure--it takes him beautifully by surprise, making him smile with a quiet exhalation of laughter.]

Yeah? Not too much?

[It all feels like too much, too good, too...vital. It's all happening so fast and yet not fast enough...

It's such a difficult thing to navigate, a relationship like this. He doesn't want to risk a single misstep.]