"Akane. I don't want to be hurt, either. But I'm willing to take the risk. I don't want to miss out on you just because of fear. You're worth taking the chance," Ethan told her, his voice soft and gentle, assuring me what he was saying was the truth.
I stared into Ethan's eyes. His gorgeous, sky blue eyes. Those eyes that lit my very soul on fire when his gaze was on me. I could see it in his eyes, the truth of his words, of how he wanted to truly be with me. He really thought I was worth the risk, that I deserved a chance. And that meant more to me than anything else in this world.
His lips met mine, and I melted into him. As if his words weren't enough, he was proving how serious he was in this simple kiss. I could feel his sincerity, how much he wanted me.
Breaking the kiss, he ran his hand down my neck and shoulder and held my hand for a moment before letting go. Afraid that he was going to leave, I grabbed his hand again and pushed myself into his arms. How I wanted those arms around me. I felt safe their, as if I was worth loving.
"I want to be with you," I whispered into his chest, and I smiled when I felt his arms encircle me. "I will try my very hardest not to hurt you," I vowed. More to myself than to him. He merely hugged me tighter. There were no more words that could convey our emotions.
I reached my hands up and cupped his face, caressing his cheeks with my thumbs. Holding his gaze for a moment, I kissed him again. I had to prove to him how serious I was now that I knew how serious he was. I never wanted him to doubt my intentions.
When our lips met this time, I felt a spark unlike any other. It was as though all the pieces of our lives were falling into place, as though this was meant to be. As though we were meant to find each other. Being in his arms, even in his bed had felt so right. In that moment, I truly believed we had been destined to be together.
