Caden nods and keeps an arm around her, brushing her hair back with his free hand. He's not exactly sure how to react here, or how to treat April. He wants to hold her close and comfort her, seek comfort from her in return, but he doesn't think that's necessarily what she needs.
April is still a bit of a mystery to him, once that he's enjoying unraveling as much as he can without pushing. She's perfectly composed most of the time, whereas Caden's emotions are usually plainly visible on his face. She's not exactly forthcoming about her thoughts or feelings, and certainly not about her past, but she isn't cold either. She cares about Caden, in her own way, and he knows that. He might not have all the details, but it's enough. He'll take it.
She must know how Caden feels about her, to some extent. He's not very subtle about it. And whatever she sees in Caden, it's enough for her to want him around and welcome him into her life, or whichever parts of it that she's willing to share. He gets the feeling that there isn't a terribly long list of people that April cares about, but Caden hopes that he means something to her now. Maybe he's made the list. That's enough for him.
He pulls himself away from the hug with great effort, and runs his hands down her arms until he can take her hands in his own, looking down at her face. "What can I do for you? Whatever you need, just name it."
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Caden nods and keeps an arm around her, brushing her hair back with his free hand. He's not exactly sure how to react here, or how to treat April. He wants to hold her close and comfort her, seek comfort from her in return, but he doesn't think that's necessarily what she needs.
April is still a bit of a mystery to him, once that he's enjoying unraveling as much as he can without pushing. She's perfectly composed most of the time, whereas Caden's emotions are usually plainly visible on his face. She's not exactly forthcoming about her thoughts or feelings, and certainly not about her past, but she isn't cold either. She cares about Caden, in her own way, and he knows that. He might not have all the details, but it's enough. He'll take it.
She must know how Caden feels about her, to some extent. He's not very subtle about it. And whatever she sees in Caden, it's enough for her to want him around and welcome him into her life, or whichever parts of it that she's willing to share. He gets the feeling that there isn't a terribly long list of people that April cares about, but Caden hopes that he means something to her now. Maybe he's made the list. That's enough for him.
He pulls himself away from the hug with great effort, and runs his hands down her arms until he can take her hands in his own, looking down at her face. "What can I do for you? Whatever you need, just name it."