[Jyn worried. She kept it to herself - but she saw firsthand how careless Cassian was when it came to taking care of himself. She ached for him in a way that she kept to herself, certain that she had no real right to feel such a way.
What were they to each other, anyway, other than partners and friends? Even though she had woken up to find him at her bedside, holding her hand as though he was what was keeping her from drifting away - and who was she to say that he wasn't - even though her heart thudded painfully in her chest to still be able to feel his worry.
She hadn't meant to disturb him from his slumber, but perhaps she should have known that he slept like she did, very lightly and almost always aware, embarrassment at being caught stealing a touch he hadn't granted her coloring her cheeks.
Slowly, she began to withdraw from her exploration.] I'm awake.
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Date: 2019-10-23 06:22 am (UTC)What were they to each other, anyway, other than partners and friends? Even though she had woken up to find him at her bedside, holding her hand as though he was what was keeping her from drifting away - and who was she to say that he wasn't - even though her heart thudded painfully in her chest to still be able to feel his worry.
She hadn't meant to disturb him from his slumber, but perhaps she should have known that he slept like she did, very lightly and almost always aware, embarrassment at being caught stealing a touch he hadn't granted her coloring her cheeks.
Slowly, she began to withdraw from her exploration.] I'm awake.