[Unguarded is so rare for her that Chase can't help but take it as something of the curse, though he knows he's looking back at her with unclouded eyes. As uncertain as she is, maybe, but not of his own motives. He's not returning her kisses under the influence of a magical plant, and he's not - can't even think of pushing her away again.
If one of them apologises then the responsibility rests with him. What's uncertain is just how much he can be sorry. He raises a hand to curl into the sleek fall of her hair, setting up another barrier to the world beyond the two of them. The windows are bright behind them, and her face almost silhouetted, though he keeps his eyes open, afraid of missing something.]
it's okay, just hold on to the computer and you never have to see that nasty real life again.
If one of them apologises then the responsibility rests with him. What's uncertain is just how much he can be sorry. He raises a hand to curl into the sleek fall of her hair, setting up another barrier to the world beyond the two of them. The windows are bright behind them, and her face almost silhouetted, though he keeps his eyes open, afraid of missing something.]