My heart lurched violently in my chest, my brain replaying his words until they were ingrained deep in my heart. My body melted against his, arms tightening around him, clinging to him like he was my salvation.
“I miss you too.” I whispered, afraid that if I was loud, I would disrupt the weight of the moment. It was the first time Micah was making such a declaration, and it brought so much joy in me I was sure I would combust.
However, I felt warm lips on my forehead jarring my thoughts, and I looked at him through my lashes, his eyes warm and loving and all directed towards him.
“I am sorry I have been away; there have been a lot of things taking up my time, but I promise you, we will have time for each other this weekend.”
I nodded, squeezing him even more in my arms, refusing to te
