Whatever You Need, I’m Yours

He kept staring at me, wiping my tears. Then… he leaned in and kissed me.

For a second, my brain short-circuited.

Oh my god.

My eyes flew wide as his lips touched mine.

It was soft at first, like he was checking if it was okay. I let out a shaky breath against his lips.

Then he kissed me harder, his hands framing my face, his fingers were warm and strong.

My chest still ached, but now for a different reason.

When he finally pulled back, we were both breathing hard.

He stayed close enough that I could still feel his breath on my lips.

He rested his forehead against mine.

"There you are," he whispered.

A shaky laugh broke out of me.

"I'm not letting you go home alone," he said firmly. "Come on. Get in the car. You're staying with me tonight."

I hesitated, swiping my sleeve over my eyes. "But—"