DAVID
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THIS BEAUTIFUL GIRL on my arm just sent shockwaves through my whole body. My dad always said he knew with one look that he was in love with my mother, but the first time they touched, it was like they were burned into each other"s souls. And I think that’s what just happened to me.
That’s how it feels now with her hand on my arm as I guide her across the road toward my house. Like my soul just linked with hers, and I didn’t know I was walking around as only half of myself. But now I think I know what it feels like to be whole, and I don’t ever want to give it up.
“It actually needs some work,” I say, but my voice comes out much huskier than I planned. I don’t want to scare her away, but I want to talk to her. I want to know every little thing about her.
“What’s your na
