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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:40 pm
"the woman I love," Garin replied, looking at her meaningfully.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:42 pm
Aquaria leaned over and gave Garin a hug, then pulled back and blushed.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:43 pm
"Why do you always act so nervous," Garin asked, laughing. "It's okay if you show affection to me, I don't mind."
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:49 pm
"Because I'm not used to this," Aquaria replied seriously. "I mean, I'm not even sure if I've ever been in love before," she said, then blushed deeply as she realized what she said.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:52 pm
"Aquaria," Garin said, gently touching her cheek. "It's okay if you've never been in a relationship before. I understand if you're unsure, but there isn't much you can do that is going to turn me away."
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:53 pm
Aquaria turned to Garin and looked him in the eye. "I'm not *trying* to turn you away."
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:56 pm
"I know, and I want you to know that if you make a mistake, that it won't turn me away," Garin replied, looking at her sincerely.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:00 pm
"I know, I just can't help it," Aquaria said.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:02 pm
"Just relax," Garin said and moved behind her. He began to massage her shoulders.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:07 pm
Aquaria relaxed and let Garin massage her shoulders. She shifted just slightly, as if in pain, when he touched the scars below her shoulders.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:08 pm
"Sorry, did I hurt you?" Garin asked and his hands stopped.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:16 pm
"No," Aquaria replied. She didn't want to tell him how recent the scars were, fearing that it would make Garin upset.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:17 pm
"Then, what was wrong?" Garin asked, looking worried.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:22 pm
"The scars, but it wasn't your fault," Aquaria said.
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Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:23 pm
"Why did you cringe like that?" Garin asked, gently.
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