[Typically Chilton did not appreciate when others analyzed him (to include his motivations); it was unnerving when Will did it (or when Chilton thought Will was doing it), it had been irritating when Karla put his name to a label or two. But Raina hadn't invoked either of those emotions -- Chilton resonated with her analysis. He found himself in agreement. He liked when she ran her hand over his, nearly shivered when her thumb touched his ring.
She was flattering without being overt, she was proactive without making him defensive: she was dangerous. But that wouldn't prevent Chilton in wanting to prolong this tingling encounter, in wanting to please her. The approval she had already granted proved intoxicating.]
Did you?
[Chilton asked in a breathless way, with his eyes drifting over her face. Yes, he found that hypothetical circumstance both beautiful and monstrous. Yes, he couldn't peel himself away from her -- even if he wanted to. Raina was an ensnaring, blossoming vine. She was solanum dulcamara. Nightshade.]
Because -- if so. I could hardly fault you for such an exquisite. Curiosity.
[He leaned half an inch closer, a bold movement that was most certainly subconsciously committed.]
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She was flattering without being overt, she was proactive without making him defensive: she was dangerous. But that wouldn't prevent Chilton in wanting to prolong this tingling encounter, in wanting to please her. The approval she had already granted proved intoxicating.]
Did you?
[Chilton asked in a breathless way, with his eyes drifting over her face. Yes, he found that hypothetical circumstance both beautiful and monstrous. Yes, he couldn't peel himself away from her -- even if he wanted to. Raina was an ensnaring, blossoming vine. She was solanum dulcamara. Nightshade.]
Because -- if so. I could hardly fault you for such an exquisite. Curiosity.
[He leaned half an inch closer, a bold movement that was most certainly subconsciously committed.]