Penny nuzzled into the hug. The nap had probably been a good idea, although she was fairly certain it was actually closer to lunch at this point. She could have eaten, but she didn't really want to get up out of his embrace yet. He was being too hard on himself again and it hurt her to see him doing so. She sighed a little, adjusting so she could see his face. "Jasper," she whispered, "I'm sorry I had to stop you. You shouldn't have to keep sacrificing yourself because I'm broken, but..." She hesitated slightly before kissing him gently, laying her hand on his jaw stroking across his cheekbone with her thumb. She broke it just as gently resting her head forehead on his so that their noses touched, lingering. Exhaling, she pulled away, smiling lightly. She wanted him to know that she was trying to be what he needed and even though she wasn't there yet, that she would get there.
She realized that she was hungry, and that surprised her because she was normally able to just ignore it. If she was hungry, then she knew that he was probably famished. Feeling a little sheepish she asked, "Maybe we could go get some food?"
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