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(hi sorry I'm at work I'll try to respond more)
He saw her reach for her wrist and remembered what happened at the gala "I'm sorry love,"he pulled her into a hug "you're safe, no one's going to touch you again, not while I'm around"
(It’s fine!)
She flinched away from his touch at first, then relaxed once she remembered it was Gabriel. She rested her head on his chest and curled into him, seeking his protection and getting it.
He guided her to the couch and sat down, never once breaking contact with her "you're safe"he repeated in her ear "you're safe love"
She tried her best not to shake. It’s Gabriel. You’re safe, she told herself. She pressed close to him for comfort.
"why are you shaking? Is this making you uncomfortable?" He made a move to scooch awat a bit in case she was still worried about him hurting her "I would never do to you what he tried"
“No,” she whispered when he moved away. She needed the feeling of his arms around her. “Stay.”
He did as she said and pulled her close "did I ever mention that you look beautiful tonight, not that you don't ever day,"he said sheepishly. Tightening his grip on her, he relaxed on the couch, sinking deeper into the cushions
When she looked up to respond, their noses brushed and her stomach flipped. “You’ve mentioned that, yes…” she murmured.
He looked down at her, suddenly hightendly aware of their closeness "well then let me say it one more time," he leaned closer, brushing his lips with hers "you. Are. Beautiful." He wispered the last word as he closed the gap between their parted lips, kissing her passionately, as if he had only that moment to tell her everything he felt.
Nathalie blushed and kissed him back. I’m kissing Gabriel Agreste… I’m kissing my boss… Her stomach was doing backflips.
His hand slipped into her hair pulling her ever so gently towards him. He never wanted this moment to end
She allowed her eyes to flutter closed. Everything about him enveloped her at once.
He breathed in deeply and pulled away slightly "are you ok? You look like youre about to pass out there, love." He whispered against he lips, already wanting to kiss her again
"I've never done this before," she replied softly, her heart racing at how close they were.
"what, kissed a person? Or kiss me?" He rolled his eyes a chuckled lightly "please, how could have not kissed another person before?"
She blushed lightly. That had been one person, but it hadn't exactly turned out well… She wasn't quite ready to tell him though. "It's… quite an experience. That's all…" she replied, averting his gaze.
"hm…so there hasn't been anyone else…" He looked at her, cursing himself for being so possessive. He was with him after all, isn't that what matters?
"Does that matter?" she whispered, locking eyes with him again. She felt her next breath catch in her throat.
"no, no of course not, it's just that…nevermind, you're right, it doesn't matter." he slowly pushed her off him so he could get up. he went t the kitchen to calm himself and to get water.
Nathalie stayed on the couch. As soon as he was out of sight, she released a pent-up breath, closed her eyes and tilted her head back. "You," she told herself quietly, "are a fool."
he took off his glasses and leaned over the counter, trying to steady his racing heartbeat. he composed himself and walked back to the living room, silently offering Natalie a glass of water. "are you alright love?" seeing her on the couch with her eyes closed
Her eyes flew open at the sound of his voice. "Yes," she replied quickly, accepting the glass. She took small sips, trying to settle herself.
"Really? cus you seem jumpy" he sat next to her, not close enough to touch but not far enough to make the situation uncomfortable
(Can I rearrange the time order that some things happen? Like, can we pretend that this is taking place after Mayura?)
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