JessyThe faint patter of the rain made me stir awake, my eyes fluttering open to take in my surrounding.Arthur had his hands wrapped around me, restricting my movement, with his breathing steady against my chest. I drew in a deep breath, his cologne filling my senses with a comfort and familiarity I hadn’t felt in a long time. As if sensing I was awake, he leaned back, withdrawing his weight from atop me, “Hey,” he called softly, his voice still deep with sleep. “Are you okay?” He asked, his worry evident in his dark gaze. I shuddered slightly from the intensity in those eyes, looking away before finally speaking, “I’m alright now.” He pressed the back of his free hand to my cheek, forcing me to meet his eyes. His hands felt very warm against my cold face and against my better judgement, I leaned into it.“Why did you wander into the woods, Jess?”I swallowed, “I just…I just wanted to take a walk..” I lied, my answer coming in slow pauses. He frowned, shaking his head slightly,
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