Lennon turns to him, throwing her arms around his neck in a hug, and he laughs, gently giving her back a few pats before she untangles herself. Watching the two of them together, Tommy’s quiet reverence and care for the girl he’s only just met, and her… kindness and warmth shining in her eyes, it causes something strange to stir in my chest. Something foreign I wasn’t expecting. Something I can’t even really put my finger on. Tommy shoots me a wink and strides towards me, dipping his head to my ear so only I can hear, “She’s a good one, boy. You better take care of her.”
