At least, Jyn couldn't piece together what she wanted to say next. Instead, she just watched as Cassian stood and moved to the side of the bed, pause for just a moment before efficiently slipping out of his jacket and then his boots in preparation of joining her.
He sat at the edge of the bed, and her heartbeat sped up even though she kept still, allowing Cassian to take the time he needed to get comfortable, the small smile lifting her lips just slightly very real and not as a result of the painkillers in her bloodstream.
Maybe it was best that she not say anything just quite yet, lest her feelings come tumbling right out with no filter to catch the secrets that she wasn't quite ready to share.
When it seemed like he had settled fairly well, she finally slid her hand a little closer, hoping that he'd want to take it once more. But, just in case he was still worried - ]
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Date: 2020-02-13 07:06 am (UTC)At least, Jyn couldn't piece together what she wanted to say next. Instead, she just watched as Cassian stood and moved to the side of the bed, pause for just a moment before efficiently slipping out of his jacket and then his boots in preparation of joining her.
He sat at the edge of the bed, and her heartbeat sped up even though she kept still, allowing Cassian to take the time he needed to get comfortable, the small smile lifting her lips just slightly very real and not as a result of the painkillers in her bloodstream.
Maybe it was best that she not say anything just quite yet, lest her feelings come tumbling right out with no filter to catch the secrets that she wasn't quite ready to share.
When it seemed like he had settled fairly well, she finally slid her hand a little closer, hoping that he'd want to take it once more. But, just in case he was still worried - ]
See? I'm fine.