tristan thinks angry people are not always wise. (iamthejane) wrote in helgashill,
"Thank you," Tristan said with a smile. She took the handkerchief and dabbed at the happy tears that were threatening to escape her eyes. "Wasn't it lovely?"
Gwen looked so gorgeous and so happy. The setting was beyond anything Tristan had imagined even in all the conversations they'd had about it. Even Terence looked wonderful--happy and proud and not at all likely to bolt. He looked like a man; like a grown-up, and it surprised her a little.
Looking back at Ben, she realized he was looking very grown-up as well. She supposed they were all growing into themselves. And Ben had always been handsome.
"You look nice," she said, ducking her head and bumping her shoulder against his in a manner that was playful if a bit awkward. "Thanks again for saving me from Issy's plans to auction me off to the highest bidder."