Ocean's Breath Plateau you only say that 'cause I'm not around

she wants to flinch from his touch, but she finds herself leaning into it, eyes closing again as she soaks in the affection. i missed you too, she wants to say, but the words stick in her throat and smolder there. she sucks in a breath at his next words, eyes opening slowly and searching his features as if she might find answers there. what is it? she whispers, knowing immediately that it can't be good, whatever it is. maybe he's leaving her forever, like she deserves. her chest tightens at the thought — but she can't help but think he'd be happier that way.