It hit fast, sharp, and hot, like something twisting low in her stomach before her mind even catches up.

At first, there's shock, her eyes stayed fixed on them, trying to decide if she's seeing it wrong, if maybe the hug means nothing.

But the longer their chests keep touching, the louder the thoughts become.

Tessa’s chest tightens. Even though she sees him pulling away, it doesn't stop the heat that crawls up her neck, mixed with a sting behind her heart.

Every laugh and giggle that spilled from the lady, the way his eyes softened when he spoke to her stuck to her head.

“ When did you get...