Storm-Worn Hearts
His scars catch the patio light, thin pale lines, darker patches, a map of places he’s been that I can’t follow.
He glances over his shoulder when he hears me. For a second, his gaze locks on me like he forgot how to breathe.
Liberty’s suit fits like it was made with forgiveness in mind. Simple, dark, modest enough to feel safe and still… not invisible. My skin prickles with self consciousness anyway.
Dawson clears his throat, looking away too fast. “You’ll be warm once you get in.”
I walk to the edge and let my toes skim the surface. The heat is immediate, comforting, almost shocking. Like stepping into an embrace.
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