Kasumi's breath hitched, her voice a whisper. "Jack…" She leaned into my touch, her hand covering mine, her fingers trembling. "No, you didn't hurt me.. I am just happy... I love you "
The words hit me like a physical blow, and I felt my chest tighten. I leaned in, my forehead pressing against hers, my eyes closing as I let the moment wash over me.
The world around us faded away, the hum of the store, the soft music, the distant chatter of other customers—all of it melted into the background. There was only us, only this moment, only the heat of her skin against mine, the way her breath mingled with mine.
I kissed her then, my lips finding hers in a slow, deep press. It wasn't hungry or desperate—it was tender, a kiss that carried the weight of everything we'd been through, everything we were, everything we could be.
Her lips were soft, warm, and they parted for me without hesitation, her breath mingling with mine as our kiss deepened.
