a soft, content hum pushes past her lips as he touches her, loves her, feeds her the affection she’s lacking— that she’s STARVING for. she loves this feeling of safety, of trust. the noises of a settling home in his chest as she nuzzles into his touch, attempts to get as close as she can. the petite blonde is grateful for the blanket being draped over her once more, slender frame instantly cloaked in the warmth of the blanket and his smile. “ right, KNIGHT. my apologies. ” it’s almost overwhelming, how good of a person he truly is. how kind, how many times he’s taken care of her since they’ve known each other. this was anything but the response she had thought she was going to get and now she feels naive for thinking he would act any other way. for being anxious, anticipating rejection. it all seems so silly now that she’s wrapped in his arms, protected from anything that could possibly do her an ounce of harm. “ i— love you. ” it’s all she can think to say, one hand reaching to the back of his head, lithe fingers running through the wild curls as he leans his forehead on her. let’s him speak, let’s him get it all out. “ and i would be so, so lucky, to have someone like you to father my child. ” june almost whines at the lack of contact as he pulls back but his touch on her belly is soothing, feels so fucking RIGHT that she can’t breathe for a second, breath halting in her throat. wants to kiss him absolutely windy, wants so much with this patient, endearing man laying next to her. her own hands lower to cover his affectionately, soft smile spreading on her lips. “ i’ve never been so lucky, bodhi jude. if you’re willing to have me— ” juniper pauses, knows this is right. knows this is what she needs, wants, to do for both her and the baby. she’s never been his second choice, he’s never hut her, never betrayed her trust. has always been by her side, treated her fairly with patience and kindness. knows in her heart that he quite possibly is her soul mate, is the one she wants around always. knows that it’s time to MOVE ON. GROW UP. “— i would be so, so willing to have you as mine, as well. ”