43-Thorne POV
The brush of her skin against mine sent shivers up my spine. Her soft, flowery smelling perfume was almost intoxicating.
I've been in this embrace for a few minutes now and I still can't get enough of it. It feels like heaven. Her arms wrapped around me, her face buried in my chest, the warmth from her touch is overwhelming. I used to be scared of these kinds of things but not anymore—and especially not with her next to me holding me tight the way she does.
"I love you." she whispered into my ear, sending another chill down my spine.
Eyes closed shut from euphoria, I began to speak without thinking about what words would come out: "I love you too."
She always brought me to new heights and gave me the safety to let down the walls inside me. Just by being herself...she sav
