“Holland, wait.” She immediately pulls back like cold water has been thrown on her, freezing in my lap. My hands slide up her jaw to keep her looking at me. “Don’t get lost in your head. I just want you to be sure that this is what you want. I don’t want you to feel pressured.” “I don’t feel pressured, but you’re right. Maybe we should take baby steps. I just… I want this.” I nod. “I do too, babe. Let’s just do like you said, baby steps. Slow and steady.”
