— messed with it a bit. “Mine was gonna be a crown.. but, if you would prefer it around your wrist, then I can shorten it for you.” Smiling as she spoke, head dipped to hide the small red tinge on her cheeks, she shrugged. x.com/odllnson/statu…

Her ears were burning, redder than ever. But even despite the butterflies, what sounded to be a giggle, of all things, escaped her. “Don’t tempt me. It’d end up miles long and you wouldn’t be able to take it anywhere.” Even though her gaze may be on the chain as she — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— threaded the two ends together, he had the most of her attention. “I think a crown would fit well enough.” With that, she was holding the chain in both her hands, lifting her hands as her gaze settled on him. “Duck your head.” x.com/odllnson/statu…

Snickering softly in amusement, a shake of her head following, her grin grew impossibly wider, teeth exposed and all. “Maybe a challenge for next time.” Well, she certainly hoped there was a next time. Perhaps if he ever came back once he left.. Pushing that aside, she — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— carefully settled the chain upon his head, adjusting it so that it would sit properly without slipping off. Yes, she may be distracted on the fact he was still looking at her and yes, that just made her face flush even more. “There you go.” x.com/odllnson/statu…

Taking a second to /try/ calm the redness only spreading over her face, which only worked to the point where at least it wasn’t burning, she tilted her head. Reaching to adjust the crown so it sat better, she dropped her hand back to her lap with a pleased grin. “Amazing.” x.com/odllnson/statu…

This moment was what made it all worth it. Despite knowing he’d leave, for who knows how long, this moment in itself was.. something to remember. It was the first time in a long time where she felt she could just smile, feel happiness, and that was thanks to him. Maybe she — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— wished his stay could last longer, just to have more time, but she couldn’t keep him when he was needed. And, while she may be purposely keeping herself from just giving in to all the sudden urges she had to simply throw all care out the window and close the gap, she — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— refused out of fear of someone getting hurt or of ruining what they had now. “But /you’re/ the one wearing it. That’s what makes it better.” x.com/odllnson/statu…

The comment caused the butterflies she felt to increase and she was fairly certain her entire face had been consumed by the redness that had started on her cheeks. Her cheeks almost ached from the constant smile glued to her lips, but that wasn’t a bad thing. Fidgeting — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— with her now unoccupied hands, her gaze fell to them, though only briefly. The moment he mentioned training, her eyes lifted again. “If you wanted to get your ass kicked, why didn’t you just say so?” She asked, simply teasing as a grin formed in place of her smile. She — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— didn’t really care what they were doing. She was sure that anything in his company would bring her happiness. “I’d like to, though. Train with you, I mean.” x.com/odllnson/statu…

“Much better.” Amusement clearly visible upon her own features, she reached up, accepting the hand extended to her, using it to help pull herself to her feet. “Of course not. Where’s the fun in that?” Lips curled into a playful smirk, a brow would lift and her — x.com/odllnson/statu…

— next set of words came out just as playfully. “Let me know if you need me to go easy on /you/, though.” x.com/odllnson/statu…