|Kairos|
Leaning back against the smooth stone lining the edge of the spring, I slid my arm around her waist, exhaling quietly the moment I felt her warmth seep into me. It was a silent reassurance, something grounding and intimate. I lowered my head, drew her closer, and pressed a soft kiss to her damp shoulder. She let out a sigh and melted against my chest, her body relaxing fully into mine, trusting me with her weight.
The steam rose around us, curling into the air, blurring the edges of the world. The soothing heat of the water eased the tension in our muscles after the long run. For a while, we simply sat there in silence, sharing the calm.
Then she hummed quietly, a sound that made my chest tighten in the best way, and reached for my hand. She began to play with my fingers, runni
