( If he notices that he startled her--something that would never have happened, before--he doesn't mention it. Instead, when she extends the bottle, he crosses the room in three quick strides, coming to stand beside her.
He doesn't drink heavily, at least not very often. Too much is usually riding on his physical state, his good judgment. But he does indulge, occasionally. You almost have to, when you do what they do. Sometimes you just want to block things out.
But he doesn't reach for the bottle, instead leaning down to plant a kiss softly on her forehead. It's a soft gesture, and last about a second. But he felt like he needed it.
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He doesn't drink heavily, at least not very often. Too much is usually riding on his physical state, his good judgment. But he does indulge, occasionally. You almost have to, when you do what they do. Sometimes you just want to block things out.
But he doesn't reach for the bottle, instead leaning down to plant a kiss softly on her forehead. It's a soft gesture, and last about a second. But he felt like he needed it.
Only then does he sit and say: )
Yeah, I could go for a drink or two.