Clara
I do not turn away neither when his lips touch mine, nor when his words remain suspended between us like a promise.
"I'm going to be here... waiting."
I feel something inside me loosen... and at the same time it tightens.
Because that's what I always wanted, but also... what scares me the most.
My breath mingles with his, and for a moment I don't think. I don't analyze. I don't stop to review every possible consequence.
I just... I feel it. And then I close that little space between us.
I kiss him, I don't do it in a hurry. Not even urgently. But with determination.
My lips move over his gently, but there's something else behind it... something that I am no longer trying to hide.
Ethan responds immediately. His hand on my waist fits a little tighter, firmly, as if he needs
