( is it normal to recognise someone by the sound of them politely clearing their throat?
misha spins around sharply, a fraction of a moment before he speaks and it already feels like a missing piece has slotted back into place. she had been thinking about his absence, of course she had, but there hadn't been time to worry about it yet. she'd just put that little piece of concern off and off and off again, because if she didn't think about it then she wouldn't worry, and if she didn't worry then she wouldn't have to face the possibility that maybe he hadn't made it here too.
but he had. )
You're very wet.
( her voice is rushed and giddy, all in one breath and entirely worlds away from the poised and proper girl that had been making enquiries around the room. it only lasts as long as it takes her to say those few words, but for a moment she's completely undone with relief.
she hadn't thought about the possibility of him not being here with her, but now that cole is here in front of her the reality of their situation seems to finally set in and it's a wonder that she holds it together. )
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misha spins around sharply, a fraction of a moment before he speaks and it already feels like a missing piece has slotted back into place. she had been thinking about his absence, of course she had, but there hadn't been time to worry about it yet. she'd just put that little piece of concern off and off and off again, because if she didn't think about it then she wouldn't worry, and if she didn't worry then she wouldn't have to face the possibility that maybe he hadn't made it here too.
but he had. )
You're very wet.
( her voice is rushed and giddy, all in one breath and entirely worlds away from the poised and proper girl that had been making enquiries around the room. it only lasts as long as it takes her to say those few words, but for a moment she's completely undone with relief.
she hadn't thought about the possibility of him not being here with her, but now that cole is here in front of her the reality of their situation seems to finally set in and it's a wonder that she holds it together. )
Do you want my towel?
( how very kind, misha )