[ The soft pressure against his shoulder was just as welcome of a touch as it had now put a small twist on what was only the first step in what he'd meant to do. The boy no longer dared to withdraw his arm from her hold, in any case, in return finding her expression to be a soothing remedy for his thoughts. ]

It makes you wonder whether it's even possible to replicate that lightness of movements through your own, especially if you've never been taught how it's done.

[ Between one sentiment and another was an involuntary exhale. ]

... Then again, there will never be a better moment to find out if the present is all we have.