[He moved to place one of his hands over hers, merely ghosting it as he was unwilling to put pressure upon her fingers while they were so close to his newly torn wound. But he wanted her to feel his heat, to know he did not blame her.]
I know.
[Tender words, a gentle tone. Under different circumstances, it might have been mainstream romantic.]
This is just your way. Of caring.
[That excuse had already crystallized in his mind, and Chilton wasn't about to edit it. He winced as she dabbed the topical anesthetic, massaging it, until the tingle began to numb those tormented nerves.]
no subject
I know.
[Tender words, a gentle tone. Under different circumstances, it might have been mainstream romantic.]
This is just your way. Of caring.
[That excuse had already crystallized in his mind, and Chilton wasn't about to edit it. He winced as she dabbed the topical anesthetic, massaging it, until the tingle began to numb those tormented nerves.]