“You're so fucking beautiful,” he says quietly. My heart jumps into my throat. It's beating so hard I'm scared he'll hear it, and I focus on reminding myself to breathe. I can barely catch my breath under his intense stare. He steps closer still and rests his hand on the side of my neck, his thumb gently stroking my cheek. He studies me for another heartbeat, then gently pulls my lips to his. The kiss is soft, and timid. It's like he's exploring me for the first time and trying to figure out what to make of me. It only lasts for a moment before he pulls away and gazes down at me again. “Why
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