Just-A-Stick

"How so?"

"You have no need to thank me." She whispered, playing with his hair.

"Because. That's what love does." She whispered, holding him tighter.

She hugged him, pulling his head to her chest and holding him, rubbing his arm gently. "Your enough for me." She whispered, kissing his forehead.

She sat up, motioning for him to do the same.

"Me too. But I don't think you know that... in your mind... you'll never be enough, right?" She looked at him carefully.

"I know that, I don't just think it." She whispered seriously.

"Yes." She said firmly. "I don't want anyone else. Ever."

"Good." She kissed his cheek, snuggling closer. "You are the one for me..." She whispered close to his ear.

"Hmm... maybe." She continued with what she was doing, still smiling.

"Oh really?" She grinned, twirling a small piece of his hair around her finger.

"I'm glad..." She moved so that her cheek was against his.

she smiled at him. "I love you, you know..."

"Well, the way I see it, is I like you, so I like what you say about me, right?"

"Why wouldn't I like it?" She tapped the tip of his nose with one finger, still grinning.

"Thank you, but... just breathe for a moment. It'll be okay..." Echo keeps her tone calm and friendly.

"Then why are you apologizing?" She giggles, softly, still trying to hold in her mirth.

"Shh... just breathe. It'll be alright." She repeats, resting her palm against one of the bars.

"For what?" She bit her tongue to suppress giggles.

"Fox..." Echo stands up slowly. "Shh... calm down, okay? Everything will be alright, just... breathe for a moment."

Echo sighs, withdrawing her hand. "I'm sorry."

Echo reaches her hand through the bars, offering her hand. "Shh... it's ok, it'll be ok..."

She opened one eye, a slow grin spreading over her blushing face. "I am..."

"You..." She whispered quietly. "Are so sweet."