LEFT AT MY LOWEST, LOVED AT MY BEST

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t fit just right, as if it had been made for me. I had been so happy, spinning in front of the mirror as

think much of it. I was still floating in the excitement of his gift. It had been

rmth spread through my chest. This was our little world,

small scented candle on the t

ss

ed through the house

d back, smoothin

he set table, then on me. His lips curled into

ound his waist. I wanted to. You've been working so h

a soft kiss to my forehea

ed him as he ate, admiring the way his sharp jaw moved with each bite. H

urmured, amusement f

to be caught. Maybe I just

his eyes softened as he reached for my ha

clear the plates, he stood up, stretchin

Since when do you h

fe started spoiling me

It was such a small moment, but it meant the world to me, this simple

t the counter, watching him as he

e said

d my he

't quite place. Then he walked forward, wrapping his arms around me from behi

ove

, so raw, that my hear

ms, looking up at

y cheek as he studied me. Sometimes

it, I w

en he kissed me. Slow. Deep. The kind

rything, his warmth, his love,

s forehead against mine. I don't

ave to find ou

is chest as his fingers traced slow circles on my back. The h

ut the future, I said,

s head to look at

I whispered

e against my fo

sting. I've been thinking about starting my own business. Selling clothes, footwe

ent, then he pulled me close

t him. You re

, and I know you'll do great. Plus, it'll take so

wasn't just agreeing,

g his face. Thank yo

ssed my pa

ounger, I had all these big dreams. I wanted to travel the

. You st

mes I feel stuck, like life just keeps

u're not stuck, Desmond. You're building something r

oment, then nodded. With you

for a while, just

something, I

yebrow. What k

ys support each other's dreams. We

smiled

was two people, side by side, dreaming,

his chest, I closed my eye

nt, nothing

ther. And tha