SABRINA His words became a soothing balm for the cold and lonely regions in my heart at that very moment, acting as a salve for the wounds that my past had caused. I have been searching for comfort and a sense of belonging, and the warmth of his acceptance has given me both of those things. It's an affirmation that goes much beyond the domain of intimacy, all the way down to the centre of my being, and I'm so grateful for it. In that fleeting instant, all I want is to be wrapped in the comforting warmth of his arms and feel the reassurance that can only come from his touch. But at the same time, a rush of self-consciousness floods over me, and as a result, I find it difficult to voice my wishes out. I'm frightened of letting on how much I depend on his reassuring presence and how much i

