She just kissed me.
Again.
And this time it definitely wasn't accidental.
Autumn is still standing close enough that I can feel her heartbeat against my chest.
"You realize," I say quietly,
"That changes things."
Her eyes narrow slightly.
"How?"
I brush my thumb lightly along her jaw.
"Because now I know you want this too."
She swallows.
"And that's bad?"
"No," I say.
"Just dangerous."
"Why?"
Because if I let myself get close to someone like her…
I might actually care.
Instead I say,
"You'll see."
But the truth is—
I already know this thing between us isn't going to end quietly.
And somehow I think Autumn knows it too.