[ riz can't be certain how skilled an actress ange might be - maybe talent enough that she'd snag the lead role for one of the drama club's performances. or maybe she's genuinely, hopelessly lost in this moment, and he would prefer that. but with how that chocolatier's trade muddles his mind, he can't be sure that he believes it. ]
[ because something about this still curdles something in the pit of his stomach. he doesn't yet back away (grant her more proper personal space) - though he likely should, instead studying her (frustratingly difficult to decipher) face with a stubborn intensity. ]
Why?
[ especially as it has been a while. abruptly, he sounds distrusting again, ]
no subject
[ because something about this still curdles something in the pit of his stomach. he doesn't yet back away (grant her more proper personal space) - though he likely should, instead studying her (frustratingly difficult to decipher) face with a stubborn intensity. ]
Why?
[ especially as it has been a while. abruptly, he sounds distrusting again, ]
Did someone say something to you?