omething ab

lked about his dreams with so much passion and excitement? His dark humor and opinions regarding various topics and issues and how it resonated with mine? Or maybe it was just the way

d friends with so much love, care, and compassion. I never

ory short. My eyes widened in shock at what I said as my hands

p a beat as a blush seared through my cheeks. For a moment there, I thought my face was on fire. I sudd

d teasingly, as he raised an eyebro

about the way he smiled; there was this warm glow that his happiness gi

ur beautiful face like that.” I submitted to his touch as he slowly brought down my hands t

re if it was because of him, the loud music, or the 6th margarita that I just drank. “I…” I trailed off. I

nsciously leaned in for more. He smirked, knowing that he had succeeded in teasing me. I wanted to pull away before I lose myself but I can’t

savor them. I smiled, my heart fluttering at his deep voice as I

His hand then rested below my ear, his thumb caressing my cheek as our breaths intertwined.

hallow breaths. “Do you want to go to my p

d to find Ellie. I propped myself up but my knees gave out and I leaned towards him. Smelling his mas

He helped me sit back. “I’ll get you some water.” He said while lightly patting my

avoid meeting his gaze. The water arrived just in time after I finished scanning the room. I took in a large sip to wash away the effe

ed while staring intently at me. His concerned look made me squirm in

ome on, let’s find her.” I said as I gathere

on my waist as we made our way to the crowd to search for Ellie. His touch made

d her.” Arthur suggested, stopping me in my tracks. I turned around to see him towering over

’t I think about this before? I didn’t even notice that we were just circli

place to make a phone call. I reached my hand out to Arthur. “I’m sorry for dragging you all the way

He brought my hand to his face and kissed it gently. I shivered as I felt his warm lips make contact

ght I’ll be spending the party with her. After 5 missed calls, I decided to just text

my worried expression. I really do hope that she’s safe at home. I anxiously looked down at my phon

m:

answer your calls, I just w

n my mood. “Ellie texted back. She said she was already sleeping at home.” I told him excitedly. “Thank you for going out of your w

laugh while looking at my sheepish expression. “Come on, let

omach but I couldn’t put my finger on it. I shrugged, shaking off

coming home with a ha