[It really does feel like it takes a thousand years for Chloe to finally answer. But when she takes Anna's hand, some of the tension bleeds out of her shoulders and she looks hopeful for the first time that things might turn out okay.
And actually, they're turning out better than okay. Anna lets out a laugh that bubbles up like water from a fountain out of her throat, watching Chloe lean back. A challenge has been issued, and really, Anna has no choice but to rise to the occasion. Eagerly, like a puppy scrambling up onto the couch for pets, Anna pulls herself out of the pool, her knees sliding across the tile a little, and then she's leaning in with only a tiny bit of hesitation to press her lips flush against Chloe's.]
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And actually, they're turning out better than okay. Anna lets out a laugh that bubbles up like water from a fountain out of her throat, watching Chloe lean back. A challenge has been issued, and really, Anna has no choice but to rise to the occasion. Eagerly, like a puppy scrambling up onto the couch for pets, Anna pulls herself out of the pool, her knees sliding across the tile a little, and then she's leaning in with only a tiny bit of hesitation to press her lips flush against Chloe's.]