Darren's fists clenched in Ariz's shirt, torn between pushing him away and pulling him closer. But the longer Ariz's mouth moved against his, the quicker Darren's resistance melted, his protests replaced by the sound of his breath hitching against Ariz's lips.
For once, the argument was forgotten, drowned in the intensity of the kiss.
Thaddeus and Kayden's last day of their vacation had finally come, though it hardly felt real after the whirlwind of moments they had shared, late-night walks, laughter echoing on quiet streets, adventures that left them breathless, and quiet nights tangled in each other's warmth. Tonight, a flight waited for them, ready to carry them back to reality.