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Dom didn’t see any reason to talk with anyone but Trinity. He didn’t need strangers knowing any more about his life than what was necessary. He’d already been prodded by Angel about his siblings, his feelings about being a hero, they even had a quick talk about the accident with the villain that shifted into his sister, but only enough for her to remind that he wasn’t Dom’s sister and just a villain that would use anything to hurt a hero. Dom knew the therapist would delve in further than that, try to help Dom with the fact that he still felt like his sister tried to kill him, but that wasn’t something a stranger could help him with. And he wasn’t ready for that conversation with anyone.

Thankfully, the subject didn’t last long as he was pulling on his shorts to make Trinity more comfortable, and he much preferred the new conversation topic. As he was pulling on a tank top, Trinity stuttered out that she didn’t want him to dress but was worried about where her hands would go. That thought alone made Dom go red in the face again, but he felt less nervous knowing that Trinity was interested. He stopped pulling his tank top on and left it on his bed, stepping closer to Trinity with just his shorts on. ”Considering we’re a couple now, you don’t have to keep your hands to yourself,” Dom replied softly, not with his usual confidence but more sure of his actions. He took Trinity’s waist and pulled her close, one hand reaching up to cup her face. ”I’m open to… developing our relationship further… if you want to?” Dom offers after a soft kiss.

Dom had never gone farther than kissing with anyone, but he’d also never felt the way that Trinity made him feel and he was open to sharing more intimacy with her. Especially since he almost lost the chance to even tell her how he felt about Trinity, he didn’t want to lose another chance to have this new step in their relationship.

Sapphire was acquainted with intimacy at this point. Ruby was her first partner, but they developed quickly and after she was taken hostage, they finally decided to go all the way and have sex with each other. Ruby had partners before Sapphire and guided them through lots of giggles and other sounds that Sapphire had never made before. It was easier now, but the argument from earlier and learning about the therapist just kept distracting Sapphire’s mind from really enjoying it. They ended up stopping halfway and decided on just a shower together. Before sapphire could step into the hot water, Ruby pulled her into a tight hug. It was different from any of their casual hugs. Ruby’s hand held the back of Sapphire’s head as they hugged, and her other arm was tight around sapphire. It was Ruby’s hug when she was scared.

”Ru?” Sapphire’s voice was muffled into Ruby’s chest but the concern could still be heard. As much as she was still bothered by earlier conversations, she would give it all up to make Ruby happy. Anytime Ruby was upset, Sapphire dropped everything to make her feel better. ”I know we just want to enjoy the time we have, but God I can’t stop thinking that we only have limited time. I don’t want to ever lose you,” Ruby’s voice got heavier as tears started dripping down, Sapphire could feel the tears dripping down to Ruby’s chest. Them breaking up was something Sapphire had accepted she would need to fight, but the new enemy was breaking Ruby’s acceptance of their eventual break up. It was just so heartbreaking that she was certain they couldn’t make it that Sapphire almost didn’t want to fight for them. But, what was love if not the most difficult thing on earth?

Sapphire pulled from the hug, taking Ruby’s face in both of her hands and wiping her eyes with her thumbs. ”Listen, I’m not surviving four years of this hell called training just for some douchebag to take you away from me. So stop worrying, okay? You’re gonna get wrinkles,” Sapphire teased and then kissed Ruby’s forehead. She didn’t know what four years would bring, and if she’d be alive by then, but covering her fears with false assurances and positivity was the only thing she could do.