A vunerable reunion

Bea's POV:

I paced around the living room, waiting for Josh to arrive at my house. It has been two long months since we pressed pause on our relationship. The time apart has been tough, but deep down, I know Josh was the one I wanted to be with.

As I glanced at my phone for what felt like the hundredth time, I couldn't help but wonder if things would be the same between us. Would he still see the spark in my eyes and the love in my heart that had drawn him to me in the first place?

Finally, the doorbell rang. I took a deep breath to calm myself as I made my way to the door. Opening it, I found Josh standing there.

"Hey, Bea," he said, his voice slightly shaky.

"Hey, Josh," I replied, smiling . "Come in."

As we stepped into the living room, the atmosphere was filled with unspoken words.

"I've missed you," Josh finally whispered, breaking the tension.

"I've missed you too," I responded, my voice soft. "But I feel worried. It's been a while, and I wanna know if things have changed between us."

Josh placed his hand on mine, intertwining our fingers. "Bea, the past couple of months made me realise just how much you mean to me. I've spent every day thinking about our time together and what we had."

Tears threatened to spill from my eyes, but I managed to contain them. I could see the sincerity in Josh's eyes, and his touch reassured me that our connection was still strong.

But now I felt the desire to keep our relationship hidden from the prying eyes of everyone else. It wasn't because I was ashamed of our love or doubted its strength, but it was like a desire to protect it from the hate that we had on the outside.

I mustered up the courage to Josh. "Josh, what if we keep our relationship a secret? Just for a while," I suggested, my voice laced with uncertainty.

He raised an eyebrow, a sly smile forming on his lips. "A secret, huh? That does sound fun. It would certainly add an element of excitement to our story, wouldn't it?"

I nudged him playfully, rolling my eyes. Though his flirtatious response excited me, I hoped he would understand my deeper reasons for wanting to keep our love under wraps, even temporarily.

Gently, I cupped his hands in mine, looking into his eyes with longing. "Josh, it's not just about excitement. I want us to have a sacred space, just for us, can you understand that?"

His playful expression softened, and he nodded in understanding. "Bea, I get it now. If keeping our love hidden is what will protect it and make it stronger, then I'm all for it."

As our lips intertwine, time seems to stand still. The taste of his lips, the gentle exploration of his touch, all speak a language that words fail to capture. In this moment of passionate connection, everything fades away except for the intensity of our love. Each kiss, each caress, carries the weight of our desire and the longing that has brought us together once again.

In his arms, I feel a sense completeness. It's as if we're the only two souls in this world, bound together by an invisible thread. We have created our own universe, where the only rules that matter are the ones we write ourselves.

Doubts begin to creep into my mind. Is this the right path for us? Are we just fooling ourselves, hiding in the shadows instead of standing tall?

But then, as I gaze into Josh's eyes, I find strength and reassurance. His love and unwavering support remind me why we chose this path.

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Josh's POV:

As I lay beside Bea, her presence, her vulnerability, and the depth of our connection stir excitement and fear within me. It's hard to ignore the nagging doubts in my mind.

What if we fall into the same patterns that led us here before? The thought of losing Bea again is suffocating,

The fear of repeating my past mistakes and burdening her with the pain I've caused. Could I ever forgive myself if I let her down again?

What if Bea, starts hurting herself as a result of our love? Protecting her from my friends is one thing, but protecting her from her own scars, hidden or otherwise, feels like -

How many chances do we have? How many times must I prove my love and loyalty to this incredible girl?