"I thought that after not seeing each other for so long, you would at least give me a proper welcome."
Flora Bloom sighed. Seeing the disappointment flash in Lex Cross's eyes... 'Damn this soft heart!' Just saying "welcome" wouldn't kill her.
And so, "Welcome."
The words had barely left her mouth when she found herself pulled tightly into his embrace.
"Now *this* is a proper welcome, Flora."
Pressed against Lex Cross's chest, the powerful thumping of his heart echoed in her ears, stirring a strange flutter within her. But Flora Bloom felt it was better for everyone if she made things clear sooner rather than later. She gently pushed him away to create some distance, then looked up at him and asked.
"Lex Cross, I need to make something clear. If this is about that night... you don't have to overthink it. I never said you needed to take responsibility for me. So you don't... you don't have to do this."
