Alice

For a moment, it felt like the world stopped between us.

The kiss I started was supposed to be brief, just a simple admission that I was happy he was there, that I missed him too. But when I felt his slow yet certain response, the rhythm of the night shifted. His hand wrapped around my waist tightened slightly, as if he was afraid I might disappear again if he let go.

I closed my eyes and rose higher on my toes to reach him. I felt the warmth of his palm slowly moving up my back, the gentle touch sending shivers across my skin despite the thin fabric...