Chris froze. His heart, once slow and drowsy, slammed into his chest like a punch. His eyes stayed open for a second longer, stunned—disbelieving.
Sky kissed him again. Just as softly.
Chris's eyes fluttered shut.
Sky pulled back slowly, and Chris's eyes fluttered open, hazy and wide. He didn't move. Didn't blink. He just stared—enthralled, breath shallow, lips slightly parted like he wasn't sure if he'd imagined it all.
You make me breathe easier.
The words echoed in his head, looping over and over again, soft but deafening. They weren't casual. Not at all. They were too real. Too serious. Too much like a confession.
Chris swallowed. His voice was small when he asked, "Is everything okay… at home?"
Sky hesitated. Just a fraction. Then, without a word, he shifted back—pulled away. Chris started to sit up, concern crawling into his expression, but Sky reached out and gently pushed him back down.