a drop of comfort in his loyalty as sharks so often seemed to circle at the scent of blood in the water. lopsided, quirked smile betrayed true fondness as his display of affection sent sunlight into her. ❛ i miss you, too. ❜ ( it was always so easy to admit to him ). ❛ another week, and no pointe for two. ❜ groan tore from her as head lolled back, supplicating whatever god could spare her the inactivity. ❛ save me from my boredom. ❜