[The motions catch him off guard, somehow, and his chest tightens as he feels Jean's fingers through his hair. The hand around his waist does help him feel more stable, but suddenly he's positioned so directly over Jean's legs it's awkward.
No one's ever given him this sort of attention before, and he's uncertain of how to handle it. On top of that, it's startling enough to be intimidating and worrying, but it's not bad either. He freezes in place with his eyes locked on his friend before they slide over to the bucket.]
Ah-- [Right. Water. Maybe he should just focus on that? Whatever was going on with Jean, he did need water. He slides the bucket closer before dipping his hands in for another handful, awkwardly attempting to hold up his hands for Jean to drink from at this new angle.]
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No one's ever given him this sort of attention before, and he's uncertain of how to handle it. On top of that, it's startling enough to be intimidating and worrying, but it's not bad either. He freezes in place with his eyes locked on his friend before they slide over to the bucket.]
Ah-- [Right. Water. Maybe he should just focus on that? Whatever was going on with Jean, he did need water. He slides the bucket closer before dipping his hands in for another handful, awkwardly attempting to hold up his hands for Jean to drink from at this new angle.]