[Oh. He caught that gaze, held it, fairly dared her to look away. His eyes danced with mirth and malice and so much interest, lips quirked wickedly. She was lovely. He could say that to himself without giving too much away.]
[Just better not to look at her mouth.]
I'm never idle, Alice. Hands always busy, one way or another. At this moment my pockets are empty, but you should have seen me an hour ago.
[It was a careless boast, something to occupy his mouth while he watched her. Didn't matter how she took it, didn't really matter what either of them said. He was just happy she was looking at him.]
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[Oh. He caught that gaze, held it, fairly dared her to look away. His eyes danced with mirth and malice and so much interest, lips quirked wickedly. She was lovely. He could say that to himself without giving too much away.]
[Just better not to look at her mouth.]
I'm never idle, Alice. Hands always busy, one way or another. At this moment my pockets are empty, but you should have seen me an hour ago.
[It was a careless boast, something to occupy his mouth while he watched her. Didn't matter how she took it, didn't really matter what either of them said. He was just happy she was looking at him.]