Ignite me (A collection of Short Stories)
His right hand lifts, reaching for me, and I know, I know that if he touches me, whatever fragile resolve or dignity I have left will shatter completely.
“Do not touch me.” I shake my head, warning him, but he doesn't listen, doesn't stop taking slow deliberate steps towards me “Don't touch me. Please do not touch—” his hand closes around my waist and he pulls me against him. My body betrays me instantly, softening into his touch the way it always does. My head falls to his chest, my hands lifting on their own to rest against his sides because a very big part of me has been aching badly for him to touch me. I try not to meet his eyes. I can't bear to look him in the eyes because this is too