[She's stuck in that place between wanting that distance and not, and he has firmly rooted himself into that place between it being not enough and too much. A thin line, worn out by them constantly toeing and then crossing over it. So, when his grip tightens over her hand, she stiffens further, stopping herself from backing away and withdrawing from him.]
Can't.
[Despite their closeness, she can't bring herself to meet his eyes.]
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Can't.
[Despite their closeness, she can't bring herself to meet his eyes.]