X. Epilogue
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"You okay?"
"Yes."
"Oww!"
"Sorry, did I step on you?"
"No, but watch your head here."
Maybe it wasn't the smartest of ideas to go cave exploring, especially when the height of the cave was a sixth of Tony's. But she had to admit it was quite entertaining and a hell of an amusement to watch and hear him wince after every few steps.
A smile graced her lips as she squinted through the dimly lit cave to see her hand still comfortably sitting in his larger ones. Warmth radiated through her, extending from her hand to rejuvenate her and she doused herself avariciously in the pool of hope he provided.
She must've stopped because she felt him squeeze her hand and twist his body towards her in the tight space.
"Are you sure you're okay?"
"I am fine Tony," his eyes were lit in a way she didn't think possible, especially considering the scarcity of luminosity, "I was just thinking…"
"You wanna talk about it?" Though she couldn't quite tell his expression she knew that there'd be a hint of concern somewhere looming.
"Not here Tony, I'm not particularly fond of bats," a chuckle came from his end as he proceeded slowly.
"Is my ninja afraid of little bats? There aren't any in here if you're concerned, I checked earlier." She made a deep sound from the bottom of her throat, he stopped short and she could hear his breath hitch.
"It's not that, that you're scared about is it?" The silence from her end was broken by a drip of water to the shallow puddles around them.
"I'm sorry –"
"No, do not be, I should be thanking you, I had to face it someday and it does not seem as bad as I thought it would be," and that was the truth, she really didn't feel confronted by being in such a narrow and small space, and it was definitely his presence that helped her, pushed away any of the demons that dared approach her.
He tightened his grip on her and it felt strangely soothing, like he was the extra reinforcement she needed to fight the battle in her head. She had to admit she had her doubts and qualms since the day they sat outside his apartment, she was scared of being let down again. But, it was six months down the track and he had proved himself ever worthy and she knew now that she could trust him.
"I'll always be here for you, you don't have to worry about that. I promise," he placed a soft kiss to her cheek before turning back around.
"Don't make a promise you can't keep."
"Then, I promise even more." That brought on a larger smile and the cave echoed her harmonious laugh.
"Just get me out of here Tony."
"My pleasure."
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A/N: Okay, I guess you guys deserve at least this; it was mean of me to leave it as it was. Haha! I hope this was a good enough conclusion for you guys. See you about in the next story, I hope!
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