[He knew she wasn't going to let this drop. It's her. And he's always been bad about keeping them apart when he can help it. Even through the craziness of his family, their bond has only strengthened, deepened.
But as much as he wants her, he doesn't want either of them to hurt. He's been well-fed for weeks with the little sips he takes from his clients at the shop. He's gotten by and lived a life that was better than when he spent the night after night on his half-brother's couch.
She's just not the type to let go. With a lot of reluctance, he closes the difference between them, and takes her hand with his own. He can feel the sizzle of the burn on his palm. Only, after a few seconds, it's too much and he lets go with a hiss, blisters forming on the skin he'd pressed to her own.]
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But as much as he wants her, he doesn't want either of them to hurt. He's been well-fed for weeks with the little sips he takes from his clients at the shop. He's gotten by and lived a life that was better than when he spent the night after night on his half-brother's couch.
She's just not the type to let go. With a lot of reluctance, he closes the difference between them, and takes her hand with his own. He can feel the sizzle of the burn on his palm. Only, after a few seconds, it's too much and he lets go with a hiss, blisters forming on the skin he'd pressed to her own.]
There. You know what that means.