“I love you, too,” I whisper before leaning in, the air sizzling between us just before her lips meet mine. We embrace each other tightly, tenderly, and as if our bodies are so delicate we might break. I lean in deeper, caressing her face with my hands. Warmth spreads through my body, and I nudge my mouth with everything I’ve got—all my sorrys, my desperation, and my overwhelming feelings for her. “I love you, too, Lan,” she says, her face flushed between my palms.
