Three Things!

[Part 8/12 of today's Mass release! Here you go fellas! Big Shout out to Dirtydew!]

Hugo smirked and leaned in slightly, his voice dropping into that low, confident tone he knew made Lily's heart race.

He had had a lot of practice on how to do the sleeper voice and he had made good progress.

"I missed you even more," he whispered back.

Lily's eyes softened, and a smile stretched across her lips. Then, without warning, she squeezed him tighter, pressing her body even closer against his.

It was as if she wanted to melt completely into his arms. Her soft but firm body fitted every inch of his body comfortably.

"Thank you," she murmured, her voice full of emotion. "Thank you for being so understanding… for always supporting me and encouraging me to chase my dreams. It means so much to me, Hugo. More than you'll ever know."

Hugo's heart did a little skip, but his brain?