Well, I'm not sure anyone else could put up with you.
[He's being patient--he's been patient. And while she's grateful, she won't let gratitude push her faster and farther than she's ready to go. They've come far enough that she knows it's a matter of when they take the next step, not if.]
[But part of her still shies away from the idea of letting someone that close again, so she hopes he can be patient a little longer. Both mugs of tea are prepared, but she doesn't pick them up, instead turning in his arms and looking up at him, leaning back against the counter and putting the barest amount of space between them.]
So it looks like you're stuck with me.
[She lays a hand on top of his where it still rests on her hip, hoping he understands she's not saying 'no'--she's just saying saying 'not yet.']
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[He's being patient--he's been patient. And while she's grateful, she won't let gratitude push her faster and farther than she's ready to go. They've come far enough that she knows it's a matter of when they take the next step, not if.]
[But part of her still shies away from the idea of letting someone that close again, so she hopes he can be patient a little longer. Both mugs of tea are prepared, but she doesn't pick them up, instead turning in his arms and looking up at him, leaning back against the counter and putting the barest amount of space between them.]
So it looks like you're stuck with me.
[She lays a hand on top of his where it still rests on her hip, hoping he understands she's not saying 'no'--she's just saying saying 'not yet.']