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He sighed, eyes glancing down to her shaking hands, twisting together between them. His own hands lifted to cup around hers, completely engulfing them within his broad grip. It was a gentle gesture, one to calm her nervousness. But instead it caused her cheeks to ignite, flushing blood red. If Kaidan noticed, though, he didn’t mention it, instead continuing, “This is the longest I’ve spent with anyone... in a while. Yeah, I’ve run a few bounties with other mercenaries here and there, but this. What we are? I haven’t had a companion like you in a long time.”
Sabine blinked, her mouth falling slightly agape, cheeks still blazing. Her heart thudded hard against her ribs, so loud to her ears she was sure he could hear it. Is he? This isn’t… no, definitely not. Absolutely not.
Kaidan tilted his head as he looked at her, a goofy grin spreading on his face. “I’m saying… I want to know if you still want me at your side not as a mercenary under obligation, but as your friend, your ally.”
now kiss (except they don't for another 20k words)...
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