Do You See these Thoughts I'm Thinking

He was feeling relaxed enough that even the mention of Tana's past didn't even cause his hackles to raise. She was too though, and as he pulled away slightly he could see happiness on her features. His heart soared. He touched his nose to hers, "If you want to move." Rhyme chuckled softly as he leaned forward and nuzzled her cheek scruff.

The scent of lavender hung heavily around her, he breathed in deeply. "You are the sweetest woman I know." He reminded her, knowing how corny he sounded as soon as he spoke. A heavy sigh left his lips in exasperation. He was frustrated that he hadn't already gotten through this stage in his life. Was he doing it right? He knew she didn't have much to compare his efforts to, but he wasn't sure he wanted to lower the bar that far. He assured himself he was doing something right, Rhyme hadn't seen her this happy since they had met.

She was the cutest thing he'd ever seen, smiling contentedly in his arms. He tried not to see her disabilities, or make her out to be more frail than she was. She had survived so much, and seemed to have grasped the freedom offered to her. Rhyme couldn't deny how impressed he'd become with her.