[It's not the right place, no, but in a way Alex isn't surprised. There's a part of him that thinks, for the briefest of seconds, that he shouldn't. But he doesn't want to think about shouldn't anymore.]
[She's strong and kind and believes in him, and he believes in her, and when he kisses her back he's smiling. It's not that he takes strength from her; it's that she gives it freely, and he gives it back. And right now he feels very strong. Like no matter what, they can both get through anything.]
[After a moment, he leans his forehead against hers, eyes shut, still smiling. He doesn't say anything at all, just squeezes her hand gently in both of his.]
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[She's strong and kind and believes in him, and he believes in her, and when he kisses her back he's smiling. It's not that he takes strength from her; it's that she gives it freely, and he gives it back. And right now he feels very strong. Like no matter what, they can both get through anything.]
[After a moment, he leans his forehead against hers, eyes shut, still smiling. He doesn't say anything at all, just squeezes her hand gently in both of his.]