Cooper scratched the back of his head, his eyes avoiding hers as he struggled to find the right words. He was never good at this, expressing how he felt. But for Mina, he’d try.
He paused, fiddling with a loose thread on his sleeve, his mind racing. He knew how hard she worked, how much she sacrificed. The idea of her having to continue her line of work pained him more than he could express. He cleared his throat, forcing himself to meet her eyes, but it was also a bit awkward hearing her talk about taking lovers until she was sure with things with Colt.
Cooper's eyes softened as he held Mina close, feeling the weight of her emotions and the sincerity of her words. He gently patted her back, his own eyes misting up slightly, though he'd never admit it.
@Wilhelmina
Colt, huh?he started, his voice gruff but gentle.
Yeah, I like him well enough. He treats you right, and that’s what matters. Seems like a good man. Honest. Strong. Someone who’d stand by you.
He paused, fiddling with a loose thread on his sleeve, his mind racing. He knew how hard she worked, how much she sacrificed. The idea of her having to continue her line of work pained him more than he could express. He cleared his throat, forcing himself to meet her eyes, but it was also a bit awkward hearing her talk about taking lovers until she was sure with things with Colt.
Well uh, er, you know, whatever you think is best, just uh. Well, make sure you’re up front with Colt of course.
Cooper's eyes softened as he held Mina close, feeling the weight of her emotions and the sincerity of her words. He gently patted her back, his own eyes misting up slightly, though he'd never admit it.
I love you too, Mina,he whispered, his voice rough with emotion.
We'll get through this together, just like we always have.
@Wilhelmina
07-08-2024, 09:21 AM
