holds his hand while crossing the street bc gotta be safe
AS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT SAFETY MAY BE, he can’t help the way his heart races when her hand rests in his ( && god, he’s a sucker because he’s all too quick to lace his fingers between hers ! ) “ so, um —- are you okay, mari? i was home sick when the whole zombizou thing went down and — when ma heard about it, she started up the boat. “ what hurts is that he wasn’t there for her, though he would’ve been of little use and have only slowed her down.
“ it’s stupid, but i almost wish i could’ve been there to help, you know ? “ unconsciously, he squeezes a little tighter, ( love’s unwillingness to let go ) as they continue their walk, hand in hand, despite the crosswalk being far behind.
“ i’m just glad you’re okay, mar. “ besides, this is marinette he was talking about. she didn’t need protection. she could protect herself.