My eyes shut. The piece of my mind I planned—vanished. He affects me so much. So, so much. “The video…” My voice is almost a whisper. “Look at me when you speak.” He says gently, dropping his hand to my hip. I slowly open my eyes and turn my head to him. He’s so close. I’m having to hold my breath. “Why—” I pause, unable to take how tight my chest grows. He withdraws his hand from my hip and releases my fingers. “You’re not very comfortable with me.” He says plainly. I don’t deny it, but I wish I were. Considering what we’ve done together and how he makes me feel, I should be comfortable around him, but I’m not. My hands drop to my lap, and so does my gaze. “Want me to turn on the lights?” I shake my head and look at him. He’s staring. He lifts his hand, brushing my face wi

