Chapter 13

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The mechanic squeaks in surprise, though it soon turns into moans. River doesn't waste time in teasing as Kaylee had done to her as she works on getting her naked. Taking her sweet time in getting the blonde exposed, drinking in the sight of her. Marveling that someone so beautiful would be here, with her, trusting her so entirely.

She frowns a bit, why should she worry about if she should be trusted or not? Kaylee picks up on the teens change in mood, tilting her head slightly. Reaching up and stroking her cheek softly.

"You OK sweetie?"

"...I'm something bad...aren't I?"

River speaks quietly, pulling back from her, sitting on the foot of the bed, hugging herself. Hair falling in curtains around her face, shielding her expression from view.

Kaylee blinks, moving as quickly as she can manage, getting down so she can kneel in front of the younger girl, reaching up, pushing her hair out of her face, cupping her cheeks gently. Making her look her in the eyes.

"You got taught some...things... in the past. But your what you live to be. Not what some wang bao dahn tried to make you into. I trust you, completely."

She strokes her cheek with her thumb gently. The teen bites her bottom lip slightly, making the mechanic move and get back up on the bed with her, hugging her firmly. Stroking her back tenderly, kissing her temple.

"She wishes she'd remember...."

River whispers into her chest, curling up close. The words break the normally happy woman's heart, tightening her hold on her.

"Oh sweetie..."

She kisses the top of her head, nuzzling gently.

"It'll come back. I'm sure of it. You can't rush things like that. Its gotta come back when its good'n'ready."

"And if she stays all shatter glass?"

"Well, I love you. And I'm gonna stay with or without all yer old memories. If they don't come back, we'll just have to make lots of lovely new ones. You'll see."

River sniffles slightly, looking up at her.

"...Love me?"