[ None of Veronica's concerns are unfounded. Archie worries about what's coming next, and he worries about his father's safety here. They could still be in danger. But it's hard to feel any of that with Veronica holding his hand. She pushes and Archie yields, back hitting the mattress as Veronica's weight settles into his lap. His fingers tighten on her hand without any attempt to tug free. ]
I'm going to be fine, [ Archie promises. ] No matter what happens, we're going to be alright.
[ They'll be friends, even if they aren't together. Archie can't imagine not caring for her. Even if his breathing's gone shallow as his free hand palms over her thigh, hips hitching up, it doesn't change the simple fact that this is about more than sex. He cares for Veronica deeply. As flighty as Archie can be, he's certain that won't change. ]
Can I kiss you? Is that okay?
[ Even though Veronica's in his lap, Archie still asks. He doesn't want to misunderstand. If Veronica keeps moving and tips out of his lap to leave, Archie would let her, even if he's choking on how much he's missed her. He's spent a whole summer wanting to be close to her, and that's abruptly overwhelming for him. ]
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I'm going to be fine, [ Archie promises. ] No matter what happens, we're going to be alright.
[ They'll be friends, even if they aren't together. Archie can't imagine not caring for her. Even if his breathing's gone shallow as his free hand palms over her thigh, hips hitching up, it doesn't change the simple fact that this is about more than sex. He cares for Veronica deeply. As flighty as Archie can be, he's certain that won't change. ]
Can I kiss you? Is that okay?
[ Even though Veronica's in his lap, Archie still asks. He doesn't want to misunderstand. If Veronica keeps moving and tips out of his lap to leave, Archie would let her, even if he's choking on how much he's missed her. He's spent a whole summer wanting to be close to her, and that's abruptly overwhelming for him. ]