ERIK
Claire smells of strawberry shampoo, and she looks extra beautiful tonight. I don't know, but maybe it's because I've missed her so much that it feels like it's the first time we're meeting again. I feel giddy, and the only thing that I think can get rid of this feeling is Claire's touch.
When she opens the door, I hear this little gasp from her, and her eyes grow big as saucers. She just stares at me, her mouth slightly open and completely speechless. I can't help but grin.
"What are you doing here?" she whispers as she takes a step forward to see if the coast is clear. When she is sure that no one is around, she gets back inside her room and looks at me, waiting for my answer. "Well?"
Without saying a word, I grab her hand and pull her upstairs to my room. I close and lock th
