Alessia

For the first time in a while, I felt lighthearted as Angelo reciprocated my hug by wrapping his arms around me. We stayed like that for some time, discarding everything in the background but the feeling of our warmth. I itched to do more than hug but held myself back. I want him to make the move first. I have a lot I want to pour out but prefer to indulge in the moment first. I don't know when next he will hold me like this.

"Oh my! Did I interrupt something?" Annie's voice was fast followed by the door closing again. We pulled away. I cast my head...