As we walked through the dark corridors, our bodies pressed tightly against each other, I realized something. The darkness was not bothering me. It was almost as dark as it was inside the Janitor's closet, yet I was unfazed. Because he was with me.
I found myself glancing up at him, as I held onto his T-shirt tighter. He looked down at me, gently rubbing my arm to provide me with reassurance. He did not have to. Hearing the rhythmic beating of his heart was enough. He looked away after a small moment, but my gaze was stuck on him. I could not tear my eyes away from him, I did not want to. What he had done for me had warmed my heart, it caused something within me to click. To unlock. Ace Argent had not just broken down that door when he swept in to save me. He had broken down the walls I
