His thoughts pour into her: confusion, elation, desire, but all of it is shadowed. By doubt. She pulls away from him, not wanting to feel or hear it anymore. But before she can retreat totally his hand pops up and touches her face. It’s love that she can feel pouring out of him. ***I love how its so realistic. And I love how they talk things out.***


I have to say I was thoroughly shocked at the whole them being left behind. And that they will appreciate it? Wow. Strong words. I can't wait to read what happens next.

Author's Response: that was actually a kind of hard scene to write. I wanted it to seem real, ,the wonder the doubt the fierceness of it all. rnrnAnd that was kind of always the plan, for them to be left behind when the Professor hightailed it out of there.