“Okay” She breathed out, clearly disappointed. James furrowed his eyebrows in confusion. Why did she sound upset? Did he say something wrong? “Why are you disappointed?” He inquired cautiously. She paused briefly and then met his gaze again.

“I just... I want to stay here forever” She confessed, a small smile forming on her lips. James' heart clenched painfully at her words. He hated how he had been treating her ever since that night. How could he treat her like that? “Me too” He answered truthfully.

She gave him a surprised glance. “Really? You do?” She asked him incredulously. James nodded in confirmation, not trusting himself to speak. Her eyes...