The Beta's Blind Date
“I’m going to show you that I can be the person you need me to be. I’m going to prove it to you.”
I squeeze my eyes shut and slide my arms from his chest until they wrap around him, too, until we’re holding each other instead of just him holding me. Our breaths are in sync, as are our hearts, and his warmth envelops me, comforting me better than any blanket. Peace settles over me, pure and light. This is where I belong. Where I’m meant to be. At his side and in his arms.
“I want to make you fall in love with me, because — although I’m no expert and will never claim to be — I’m pretty sure I’m falling in love with you.”