Ava’s words tugged at my heartstrings, stirring up a whirlwind of conflicting emotions within me. Despite Maria's warnings ringing in my ears, I found myself unable to resist the magnetic pull of Ava's presence.
With a heavy sigh, I reached out, my hand trembling slightly as I gently cupped her cheek. I felt the warmth of her skin under my touch, a stark contrast to the cool air around us. My thumb instinctively brushed away a stray tear that escaped down her delicate skin, leaving a shimmering trail in its wake.
"I know, moonlight," I murmured softly, my voice barely more than a whisper, filled with tenderness and longing. "I feel the same way about you. In fact, I don’t even wanna imagine a millisecond without you."
Ava's eyes, pools of emotion, searched mine, seeking reassurance amid
