Mario wrapped his arm around me for a tighter embrace, and he nuzzled his nose against mine. He didn’t say another word, and neither did I. We just remained like this for a long time, lost in thought while the coquis continued croaking the night away. While I hadn’t lost him like I’d feared, I knew things between us would never be the same again. Then again, since we’d already made plans to live together, my decision to wait until marriage would’ve still changed our relationship.
What a vacation to remember, and one that I’d never forget.
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At our air-conditioned casita, Mario got out of the shower, and it was my turn. He was respectful enough not to be around me in just a towel. He’d put on some shorts and a tank top in the bathroom before opening the door. He climbed the king-si
