Broken Antler Fen She loves pop songs, and dancing, and bad trash TV

She didn't like worrying him over her worry, and he was too good to her even now. She dipped her head and pressed it to him. No, I'm just being dumb and it's not a big deal. It was amazing to hear him say he'd be okay with the outcome either way, though. Rationally she knew he was better than that, but some part of her had worried if things didn't pan out, she'd lose him.

Fate is a funny thing, because a few moments later, something happened. Something shifted and Maia felt her lungs compress slightly, shortening her breath. Her eyes flew open and she stiffened. It only lasted a few moments, but she didn't understand what was happening. She'd felt weird once or twice over the past few weeks, but nothing this substantial, and now she was wondering if maybe something else was wrong with her.