canyouholdme:
Kenna had been in a warzone for the majority of her adult life, so as soon as she felt someone running after her and getting close, her instincts caused her to reach out and grab them by the wrist, holding them away from her almost like she was defending herself before the reality of where she was caught up to her and she immediately released his arm, “Shit,” she said, sighing and running a hand through her dark hair, “I’m– so sorry about that, bad military habit,” she explained, smiling apologetically because she knew he was only trying to do a nice thing. “Really, I’m so sorry… I’m a doctor– if that helps you not think I’m absolutely crazy, and I never usually go around grabbing people by the wrist when they approach me… it’s been a weird day.”
dominic wasn’t expecting the reaction that came from the woman before him. he felt terrible for approaching her in such a way. “no no, i’m sorry. i shouldn’t have come up behind you like that, i really am sorry.” he considered placing a reassuring hand on her arm but was unsure how well that would sit with her. “i don’t think you’re crazy, don’t worry, we all have bad days, you wanna talk about it over a drink maybe?”
