You're My Reason

by K.C. Mills

Not that she didn’t return the favor, because she was there for me too, but there wasn’t much I needed. Except her.

Kiss me, just this once, so I can experience what it feels like to physically love you the way my heart has always loved you.

Whether you believe it or not, Ari, you’ve always been my reason.”

“But it’s your grand opening.” “That don’t mean shit, because I have faith in me. This is gonna work.” “What makes you so sure?” “You.” I kissed her temple, and she stepped in front of me, fisting my T-shirt at my sides. “Me?” “You’re my reason, baby. If I ever believed in anything, I believe in the power you have to make me a better man. You believe in me, and this place is me so it’s gonna work.”