Much closer.
Way too close.
“There,” Adrian said calmly. “I’m more comfortable now.”
My heartbeat became violent immediately.
“You’re impossible.” I croaked
“And yet you’re still helping me.”
“That’s because I’m kind.”
“You’re nervous.”
“I’m aware.”
His hands rested loosely against my waist while i plugged in the hairdryer with shaking dignity.
I turned it on.
Warm air filled the quiet bathroom.
Adrian relaxed almost instantly, one arm still loosely around her while his head rested lightly against my stomach.
And I forgot how to function properly.
“This is weirdly intimate.”
“You’re overthinking again.”
“You are literally hugging me.”
“Mhm.”
She stared down at him.
“You say ‘mhm’ like an emotionally unavailable husband in a romance movie.”
That made him laugh softly.
