[ Thomas cringes from the touch, eyes clamped shut.

(no, no, it wasn't supposed to come out and Thomas can't lie to Christina but)

(Thomas can't tell her, either)

(even if she says it'll be okay...)

(it seems like no time at all since they were at each other's throats, and Thomas can't do anything that might break apart what they have now) ]

No. Can't. Please.

S'okay for them but it's different it's not...