Dean's brows lifted as he listened to her enjoy her water. It was amusing and endearing at the same time that the water was such a refresher for her.
"I don't mind at all. I want to do it. Besides, if the lizards come back, there's always Lola in the closet. She'll protect you better than any water gun." He leaned back in his chair, threading his fingers together behind his head and eyeing her to see what she thought of that suggestion.
"But you might want to take a shower first? You might feel more relaxed? I don't know. Girls do things different. If you want to go to your room and shower and come back or you can shower here and I can give you something of mine to sleep in. Gee, I sound like your boyfriend on your first sleepover at my apartment or something. Should I clear you a drawer and get an extra toothbrush?" He laughed at himself in a sort of self-conscious way and sat forward again.
"In all seriousness, Shannon. I want you to feel safe. I'm used to all of that nonsense with monsters but I don't expect you to be ok with it. Whatever you need, just tell me, ok? And space is fine, I won't be offended."