Chapter 11 Page 22

Darcy opens up about her intimacy fears

Comic transcript

They pull back, blushing. DARCY: "Sorry..." AKIVA: "SORRY????????? DON'T APOLOGIZE!" She shakes Darcy back and forth by the shoulders. Darcy pushes her hair back and averts her eyes nervously. DARCY: "Well, I didn't... I mean, are you okay with..." AKIVA: "Are you? Because I know you haven't been able to touch or get close to people for three years. Are YOU okay with this?" DARCY: "Yeah, it's a little weird. The instinct that the pain will come is still there. But if it's you... I have no doubt in my mind. You make me feel safe. But I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

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