[ Liar, even Rose thinks. But only because she would be saying the same thing if she were in his position. She has been. She has spoken those words too.
The woman inhales deeply on her next hit and holds it until her lungs feel like they're on fire. Until the sensation is so similar to drowning that she can't stand it. Rose always found it ironic, really, that such icy water felt like it was burning her lungs from the inside out. When she exhales, it isn't without a hearty cough or two. ]
So we're cool? [ she finally asks, reaching over to take a brownie. It won't taste any good. That's not his fault, it's Kite's. Still. That's not a secret he needs to know just yet. Rose thinks they've covered plenty this lazy afternoon. ]
no subject
The woman inhales deeply on her next hit and holds it until her lungs feel like they're on fire. Until the sensation is so similar to drowning that she can't stand it. Rose always found it ironic, really, that such icy water felt like it was burning her lungs from the inside out. When she exhales, it isn't without a hearty cough or two. ]
So we're cool? [ she finally asks, reaching over to take a brownie. It won't taste any good. That's not his fault, it's Kite's. Still. That's not a secret he needs to know just yet. Rose thinks they've covered plenty this lazy afternoon. ]