Noah POV

I just had to make sure she was there.

Standing inside my room, behind the door, my heart races.

She seems so weak, like she'll slip out of my hands if I'm not holding on tight enough.

Like sand rushes through the grip of a fist.

I needed to feel her in a closer way, something that could set my soul on fire and bring back that strength in her eyes. I'm definitely burning up right now.

After the kiss, I quickly helped her lay under the sheets and ran out the room. I picked the worse time to do this.

I groan, hitting my head against my...