[He really should have been more helpful with that stopping thing. Really should have. Can't quite regret it either though.
He takes a deep, full breath when they part, and his eyes fall on her. He wants to make sure she's okay too. It's too bad his mind is completely empty of words. Remember words? Helpful tools in communication. He has none. He closes his mouth—how long was it open and swallows.
How long had he been wanting that? Waiting for that? Did some part of him want to find her today and get caught? Did some part of him want to pull her close again now?]