A/N short update! Will be back soon, my apologies for the wait, school ugh getting in the way of fanfics tsk , oh and thanks for reading loves x Do let me know what you think in the reviews pls! x

Root's POV

I bit my lip nervously upon saying that, hoping I hadn't made Sameen uncomfortable. This was not exactly a usual situtation and I was terrified to be to mention, i was terrified for multiple reasons. One, to actually allow myself to go there, to have to face up and acknowledge my thoughts and feelings. Two, that I would make Sam uncomfortable, not neccessarily by the content of our convo to come but accidentally. I usually love to tease her and know that ive gotten to her but this is different. Part of me is afraid i'll push her limit too far by accident and she'll run far away while i'll be here, a vulnerable mess because once i let myslef go there,who knows if I'll return.

"Honesty is good Root..scary but good." Shaw added in,interrupting my thoughts.

Her hug had come as a surprise to me, looked as though it had come as a surprise to her was a little gruff, more of pulling me in, very shaw, which may be what had made it that much more comforting. I wasn't really one for physical touchiness..well let's just say im picky with a few exceptions.

"Aw well aren't I a lucky VIP" Shaw teased sarcastically but kindly.

I huffed with a smile in response to that but my smile soon faded as realisation dawned upon me

"I said all that out loud" I stated exasperated.

"Sure did..I could get used to that you know" Shaw teased.

I sucked in my breath as i blushed. I got up quickly to go to the bathroom, needing to collect my thoughts and not daring to here in case they were all out things she could never know.

"Root?" Shaw questioned tentatively,her brows furrowed into slight concern.