he took a step towards her and their faces were now mere centimeters apart. She swallowed heavily, noticing the faint hint of redness that was beginning to color his face. He raised his right hand and brushed some strands of hair away from her face, revealing the bruise that he had already spotted earlier on her cheekbone, causing her to frown slightly in pain. The boy let go of her face, lowering his own so that they were eye to eye and gently caressing her left cheek with his index finger; as soon as his touch touched her soft skin, the girl instantly relaxed, the tension seeping away from her body and allowing her to breathe freely again. His touch seemed to calm her too; it felt comforting, calming and soothing, and she felt as if she had known him for years.
Josh moved his hand away
