It was silent for such a long time after she spoke. He just wanted to remember this moment, allowing himself nothing but to focus on the little things like the scent of her hair, the feeling of her pressed lightly against he, the strand of hair he smoothed between his fingers. Little things.

As if he could read her thoughts, he pressed her closer, leaning his chin on her shoulder and giving the nape of her neck a kiss.

Only after the longest time he finally replied, "they were...are...your parents. I could hardly bring myself to even consider it."