( &&. - flirtiings )
❝ i-i a-actually don’t know what to do, ❞
she spoke calm & slow. she knew everything
from every dark & dusty corner to what sat
under the brightest bulb, but this, this was new
territory in a library she’s never seen before.
she desperately wanted to help, but the girl had no idea h o w.
≺ ❤ ≻
the girl seemed distressed, despite the evenness of her tone. there was some hesitation on the redhead’s behalf before she reached out to give her shoulder a gentle squeeze in an attempt to be comforting – something she wasn’t too familiar with, despite her years.
❝ hush, darling, it’s alright, ❞ her voice was soft when she spoke, taking a step forward to stand by the younger woman, lips curling into a reassuring smile. ❝ i’m sure you’re doing your best, that’s all anyone can ask. ❞