[This is why he had her count- because it gives him a time limit. He leaves her hand for a moment and reaches down into the pocket of his pajamas, where he put the gift when he went to grab it. It's a small, black velvet box, which he squeezes in his hands for a moment.
Then, holding it, he lays his hand atop hers, palm-side up so she can't feel the box before she sees it.
He waits until she opens her eyes before he opens the box, so this is the first thing she'll see.]
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Then, holding it, he lays his hand atop hers, palm-side up so she can't feel the box before she sees it.
He waits until she opens her eyes before he opens the box, so this is the first thing she'll see.]