I was still trying to breathe when it happened.
Lewis kissed me.
For a second, I couldn't move at all. My body went stiff, my thoughts scattered, and my heart slammed so hard it felt like it echoed in my ears.
Did that really just happen?
Lewis… kissed me?
He pulled back slightly, his forehead almost touching mine, eyes searching my face. There was no pressure in his gaze, only quiet warmth.
"Did I scare you?" he asked softly.
I blinked, my mind lagging behind my body. It had been so long since I'd felt anything like this this sudden heat, this pull that made my instincts stir even when my heart tried to stay guarded.
The last kiss I clearly remembered was years ago. Julian. Rain pouring down. An umbrella. An awkward kiss that felt more like an obligation than desire.
This was different.
This wasn't careful or forced.
This was Lewis.
