[Turning his head in toward her neck, he lightly brushed his lips against it before pulling his head up to look at her, smirk mirroring her own. His brows, however, were raised.
If for one moment she thought she was going to get away with staying for the whole picnic, then she was delusional inside her delusion. There was no way he was staying any longer than he had to at this place. Even if he'd just spent a significant amount of time with her, he could do that much more comfortablely at home then here. At home where they were alone and could have a nice cup of tea and coffee; where he could read, and she could rest. It was a far better plan than staying out here where she couldn't. Especially when people like her friend Elizabeth were worried about her lack of sleep.]
I'll accept less time, if that's what you're implying.
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If for one moment she thought she was going to get away with staying for the whole picnic, then she was delusional inside her delusion. There was no way he was staying any longer than he had to at this place. Even if he'd just spent a significant amount of time with her, he could do that much more comfortablely at home then here. At home where they were alone and could have a nice cup of tea and coffee; where he could read, and she could rest. It was a far better plan than staying out here where she couldn't. Especially when people like her friend Elizabeth were worried about her lack of sleep.]
I'll accept less time, if that's what you're implying.