the end is nigh - what a relief

Leaf’s hands brushed over her face with a groan as he stuttered a laugh. She didn’t know what was worse, that her skin was on fire with embarrassment or that he didn’t quite believe her, that it was another joke of hers. Perhaps other times yes, but not with something this.. Intimate. Sucking in a breath she pulled her hands back through her hair before gripping the edge of the bed.

[color=#0074d9]“Seb…”[/color] there was a small smile, but it faltered as something swiped at her head from behind. [color=#0074d9]“Hey!”[/color] her upper body whipped around, eyes finding Tofa and all irritation evaporated with the Pandalopes expression. The following chuckle broke the tension created by her mortifying admission. Though her cheeks still refused to abate the flushed colouring.

[color=#0074d9]“Sorry, T,”[/color] stretching her hand out to offer a pet, Leaf ventured to continue what she was going to say. [color=#0074d9]“I… never had feelings for someone strong enough to go there. Then… when I did he.. well he had a throne to take and I.. ended up stuck in hell.”[/color] Reaching up, she’d take his hand in hers, Tugging him to sit next to her, thumb running over his knuckles. [color=#0074d9]“My head and heart were all over the place then. Now they’re not.” [/color]