I get that. Although, not sure if that's what I expected for you. So you haven't been...?
( he doesn't blush like she does, but something catches in the back of his throat, the words grinding to a halt as he can't find the right way of phrasing what should be an innocent question. funny, that. he tells himself he's just curious. asking about a friend's social life. just as part of catching up. it's fine, everything's fine.
(sure.)
frank's watching the streets around them rather than looking over at her — old habit, constantly evaluating their surroundings, looking for a suspicious lurch of motion or a car tailing them, but it also means he's safely not looking over at karen so she can't see the way his expression flickers. she wouldn't be with red — he had a feeling that particular ship had already sailed, for so many reasons — but... someone. someone normal and good for her, so she doesn't have to weather those cold nights alone. )
no subject
( he doesn't blush like she does, but something catches in the back of his throat, the words grinding to a halt as he can't find the right way of phrasing what should be an innocent question. funny, that. he tells himself he's just curious. asking about a friend's social life. just as part of catching up. it's fine, everything's fine.
(sure.)
frank's watching the streets around them rather than looking over at her — old habit, constantly evaluating their surroundings, looking for a suspicious lurch of motion or a car tailing them, but it also means he's safely not looking over at karen so she can't see the way his expression flickers. she wouldn't be with red — he had a feeling that particular ship had already sailed, for so many reasons — but... someone. someone normal and good for her, so she doesn't have to weather those cold nights alone. )
There hasn't been anyone?