[He thinks she's dealt with it better than he has. It may still be there, a painful bundle of memories she can't erase, but she's moved on from it better than he did. James settles his other hand on the arm around his waist; he's never been overly tactile, but he wants to protect her. The best shield is another person - and he knows she's a terrible shield.]
Suppose it would have been simpler to just get you a cat. [But there's a quirk to his lips, and a faint tease in his voice. He can't bring himself to say 'I love you' again, not quite yet.]
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Suppose it would have been simpler to just get you a cat. [But there's a quirk to his lips, and a faint tease in his voice. He can't bring himself to say 'I love you' again, not quite yet.]