"That's what you always say," Coraline said quietly, looking at him carefully. She didn't duck her head or hide behind her hair as he removed her bra, she just shrugged slightly and let him slip the bra off. She smiled, light and small and quiet almost, against his lips. Sliding a little closer in his lap, she brushed against him a little deliberately. "Love you."

He looked altogether too pleased, sheepish and happy. She smiled back at him, not remotely sheepish as she touched his hands.

"Careful," Coraline reminded quiet, guiding his hands away from where he might catch her on her bandage. She covered his hands, feeling bold she pressed his palm flat against her breast and drew them up a little. "O-okay?"