going to make it through another day. We need to accept that. Her thumb traces my mouth. “And if I haven’t told you yet, you need to know. I love you.” Fighting a low laugh, a huff escapes my nose. “You haven’t, but I already know.” I cradle the sides of her head and bring our foreheads together, grazing the end of her nose with mine. “We’ve come this far.” I press my palm over her chest, my lips searching for hers in a kiss. One, and another. “There’s still air in your lungs and a beat in your heart. Don’t disappear on me now, Goldie. Don’t disappear.” Or I’ll disappear, too.
