Theo's chest swelled, a smile tugging at his lips that he couldn't hide. For the first time, he felt it, her heart wasn't just standing there, frozen behind walls anymore. She wanted him, just as much as he wanted her.
Without thinking, he closed the distance between them, capturing her in a kiss that was all laughter and relief and love finally returned. It wasn't rushed, it wasn't desperate, it was just right.
Daisy's hands flew up, gripping his arms as if anchoring herself to him. She pressed closer, every nerve in her body alight with the storm of feelings she'd held back for months. Her lips parted, leaning into his with a force that mirrored everything she hadn't allowed herself to feel.
