[Of course Rey would never sell Steve out to the tabloids, that would be a huge violation of trust. Nor did she want to put that kind of target on her back, or on his. The man was a public figure and already had enough on his plate. But, it was good to know she didn't have to keep him a secret. However...she wouldn't tell too many family members, they would get very nosy and....god, she didn't want another 'surprise' pop-up during a date night.
One thing at a time.
What was touching was Steve gently squeezing her hand, offering some reassurance to her. He wasn't going to run screaming away. He wasn't afraid. Though, there were things he didn't know. He was very observant about how close Rey and the Five's were. There was another reason why she was close to them, her powers. They had let her into their minds at separate points....and she should probably be open and honest about her own abilities.
He pulled her into a hug, something she wasn't expecting. It took a moment to realize what was happening before her arms came around his waist, returning the embrace and feeling calmer? Better? All of the above, and how safe she felt then...
And bless him, did he just say 'darn'?]
You're doing it right now. [Her eyes fluttered shut, taking in the moment for what it was, not wanting to let go but knew it would have to happen eventually. Little by little, she began to pull back, but didn't break the hug entirely. Rey was still close enough to keep hugging him or, lean in for a kiss if either party wanted it.]
I needed that, thank you. [Rey didn't look at flustered as before and the smile on her face was softer. She was slowly coming down from her state of stress and worry.] But, maybe I could hold your hand during the movie?
[It felt silly to ask, and she felt so sheepish for asking, but she wanted to make sure she wasn't going too fast! Holding his hand felt nice, and being close to him felt even better. Though, if they were in a movie theater, they would be seated next to each other and she may have been able to slyly slipped her hand into his, but that was neither here nor there.]
But, yes, you're right. The twins and I are close, not solely because of our upbringing but... [Might as well rip off the band aid, right? Better he learn from her than a file.] I have telekenetic and empathic abilities. I can move things with my mind, and if I'm not careful, I can feel the emotions of others or skim the thoughts of another--which, I'm not doing now.
[Just have to put that out there for him.] Dad... [Her smile turned a bit bitter there at the mention of Reginald.] Was an ass, but he did help us to control our abilities. I don't read anyone's emotions or enter their mind without their consent.
[Rey paused, letting the information sink into Steve's mind. The back of her mind was whispering that now would be the time when he'd leave. He could handle bad guys, but could he be with someone who had the potential to read him?]
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One thing at a time.
What was touching was Steve gently squeezing her hand, offering some reassurance to her. He wasn't going to run screaming away. He wasn't afraid. Though, there were things he didn't know. He was very observant about how close Rey and the Five's were. There was another reason why she was close to them, her powers. They had let her into their minds at separate points....and she should probably be open and honest about her own abilities.
He pulled her into a hug, something she wasn't expecting. It took a moment to realize what was happening before her arms came around his waist, returning the embrace and feeling calmer? Better? All of the above, and how safe she felt then...
And bless him, did he just say 'darn'?]
You're doing it right now. [Her eyes fluttered shut, taking in the moment for what it was, not wanting to let go but knew it would have to happen eventually. Little by little, she began to pull back, but didn't break the hug entirely. Rey was still close enough to keep hugging him or, lean in for a kiss if either party wanted it.]
I needed that, thank you. [Rey didn't look at flustered as before and the smile on her face was softer. She was slowly coming down from her state of stress and worry.] But, maybe I could hold your hand during the movie?
[It felt silly to ask, and she felt so sheepish for asking, but she wanted to make sure she wasn't going too fast! Holding his hand felt nice, and being close to him felt even better. Though, if they were in a movie theater, they would be seated next to each other and she may have been able to slyly slipped her hand into his, but that was neither here nor there.]
But, yes, you're right. The twins and I are close, not solely because of our upbringing but... [Might as well rip off the band aid, right? Better he learn from her than a file.] I have telekenetic and empathic abilities. I can move things with my mind, and if I'm not careful, I can feel the emotions of others or skim the thoughts of another--which, I'm not doing now.
[Just have to put that out there for him.] Dad... [Her smile turned a bit bitter there at the mention of Reginald.] Was an ass, but he did help us to control our abilities. I don't read anyone's emotions or enter their mind without their consent.
[Rey paused, letting the information sink into Steve's mind. The back of her mind was whispering that now would be the time when he'd leave. He could handle bad guys, but could he be with someone who had the potential to read him?]