- Taylor -Oh, I'm in trouble. Aly seemed incredibly content in my arms, and she fit so perfectly against me. Holding her felt like the most natural thing in the world. There was a bit of a war going on in my head. Part of me was screaming at myself to create some distance, because I was going to get hurt again. But another bit, one that I'd kept buried for a long time, was begging me to never let go.I knew not letting go would feel so good, for the moment at least. I inhaled the scent of her hair, lavender. She moved gently against my body, sighing blissfully as I pulled her tighter, our legs twining together. And for the first time in a long, I let myself be happy.We spent maybe half an hour like that. She may have dozed off, but I didn't, wanting to enjoy every moment holding her. Nothing lasts forever, though, and after a bit she gently kissed my hand."Sweetie, I have to get up."I gave her a squeeze. "Nope, you have to stay here." I winced a little at the cheesiness of it, but
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