“I see you, all of your dark corners, just as you see mine. And I love you.” His face crumpled as his lips collided with hers. How desperately they both needed it—to love someone, to be loved, to permit themselves the truth that had been raging inside of them. Her arms wrapped around him tighter, pulling him onto the bed, needing to feel his chest pressed against hers. He propped himself up by one straining arm as he smothered the blankets between them, kissing her like it might be his only chance.
