She pulled away from the not-so-gentle kiss, placing her palm against his chest to put some distance between them.
The heavy thud of his heartbeat underneath her palm made something jolt through her. It quietly reminded her that the moment was real.
That he was actually there with her.
Lying on the grass.
Promising to listen to whatever problems she had.
It made tears burn behind her eyelids. That was all she really wanted. His presence in her life. His time. And somehow, his hard body pressed against hers.
When she met his dark eyes, she noticed how confused he looked.
"Did I do something wrong?" He finally asked.
Of course not…
"No."
He pulled away and sat up. "I just thought… Why did you push me away?"
Even she could hear the insecurity in his husky voice.
Then he ran a hand through his hair.
