[his grip tightens on her fingers, loose but still firm. and, with an almost reverent gentleness, he draws her hand up to press a kiss against the back of her knuckles]
[. . .]
[. . . it might not be completely fair, considering he essentially asked her for more time. but occasionally, he's a little selfish. and he might not be able to admit verbally that he's kind of afraid she won't come back]
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[his grip tightens on her fingers, loose but still firm. and, with an almost reverent gentleness, he draws her hand up to press a kiss against the back of her knuckles]
[. . .]
[. . . it might not be completely fair, considering he essentially asked her for more time. but occasionally, he's a little selfish. and he might not be able to admit verbally that he's kind of afraid she won't come back]