BIANCAThe drive home was silent. No small talk, no stolen glances, no expectation whatsoever. Not that he had to bring up anything he wasn't comfortable talking about.Killing the engine when we arrived, before I could open my door, he did it for me.“You're still sore” he offered. Let me help. His voice didn't carry the same weight it did just a couple minutes ago. I placed my hand in his, and thought he'd help me up, but he leaned in before I could grasp the moment. My hand fell around his shoulder instead, and his dipped underneath my thighs, cautiously pulling me out the car. We were so close. I could feel the steady thump of his heart as we walked in. despite how close we were, he didn’t say a word until we reached the attic.He placed me carefully on the bed and asked if I needed anything. I shook my head. He hesitated, then offered me water anyway.“I'll be downstairs if you need anything” he said.Then, he did something unexpected. He leaned in, and kissed my head. My
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