"Alec... I will always see the best in you." Even with the flaws, the things that shone through lit up the world around her. He brought purpose and meaning just to life itself for her. "I'll be your eyes when you need to be reminded of what amazing things make you, you."

Continuing the gentle tracing, the hand at the back of his neck clutched at hair when Alec drew her closer. Tipping her head up, her lips brushed his pulse softly and unexpectedly causing her to gasp gently. Everything she did right now could destroy what little reputation she had. And that reputation was small and hanging by a thread.

But she'd throw her life away for Alec's happiness... she'd fight to survive if being alive made him happy. The amount of things she would do for him always amazed her. But she never tried to convince herself of anything other than that. And when he told her she could stay as long as she liked, her heart fluttered in her chest.

"Forever would be imposing." Smiling softly, she tipped her head up to look into his eyes. "You're the only one that's ever made me feel safe... at home. I can't say I've felt that way since..." Her words caught and she took a deep breath. "I'm sure you don't want to hear about my childhood all that much..."