His fingertips along her spine gave her goosebumps, a shiver running through her at his surprisingly soft touch. If anyone had told her that she’d be laying in bed with Carson, or any Strider for that matter, she wouldn’t have believed them. But he’s just so compassionate, and kind, and completely different from the profile Striders have usually put on in front of others. He was different, and she liked that, she connected with that. The way he curled his body around hers, as if shielding her, brought her the utmost sense of safety she’d ever felt. “I’m not sure if he kept a journal, at least anymore. But I can definitely look, I’ll do that tomorrow. I’d have to either face my mom or sneak into the house, the latter sounds less stressful.” She decided with a slight smile.<br/><br/>Just as she was about to overthink the plans, she felt his hands caressing her face, causing her green eyes to flicker up to his once again. Something about the softness of his words had her automatically nodding in agreement, one of her hands gently holding his wrist when he pressed his lips to hers. She melted into the kiss, both of them, her lips moving in sinc with his as they shared a short moment of passion. Her body fit perfectly against his when he wrapped his arms around her, her small frame melting to fit against his larger one. Feeling his soft bite against her lip, she gasped, but she loved that feeling. She couldn’t help the rosy cheeks that made an appearance when he paid her such a compliment, taking her bottom lip between her teeth, shaking her head. “No, no one.” She declined, leaning up as he moved her hair, simply resting her forehead against his. “You’d be the first.” She whispered.<br/><br/>Her own arms snakes around his torso, hugging him to her as she scooted as close as she could against him, his familiar smell easing her senses. “I’m really glad you’re here, Carson. You’re a good person, you’ve done so much more than you could get by with, this world needs more people like you. Or maybe it doesn’t deserve people like you, who knows. You’re just...good.” She looked up to him with a soft smile.