[ Ace hadn't seen that coming, either, the collision leaving him the tiniest bit embarrassed for not being able to evade it as he should have, remaining the one in the lead. At the very least, he managed to catch the girl almost effortlessly, arms instinctively wrapped around her to shield her from further impact for the brief seconds that passed before he pulled away, although not entirely. Even with his hold on her loosened, he let her remain where she was, unless she decided to move on her own. Maybe, just maybe, she would get to take note of his own heartbeat that showed no intention of calming down anytime soon. ]
Are you all right? We could take a break, if you'd like, or - or stop entirely.
[ All he needed was to whisper, his mouth a mere inch or two away from the locks of her hair, she'd gotten that... dangerously close. That's how it all felt, threatening, but never unwanted; and yet, he would respect her decision whatever it would be, as it was all that mattered now. ]
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Are you all right? We could take a break, if you'd like, or - or stop entirely.
[ All he needed was to whisper, his mouth a mere inch or two away from the locks of her hair, she'd gotten that... dangerously close. That's how it all felt, threatening, but never unwanted; and yet, he would respect her decision whatever it would be, as it was all that mattered now. ]