Keep In You Close Novels & Stories

“Stay safe then. You have a mate here who will be waiting for you” “I will. I love you all. Please don’t tell anyone else” “Don’t worry about that. The secret shall remain safe with us” “Thank you” “Shut up” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

He steps close instead, resting his hand briefly at the back of Arlo’s neck, thumb brushing lightly against his skin. “Try not to think tonight,” Kevin says quietly. “Just… exist for a few hours.” Arlo stills. That kind of touch— Easy. Casual. It should feel natural. It does. And it doesn’t. “Okay,” Arlo says. Kevin smiles. Satisfied. “Good.” The party is already loud when they arrive. Music heavy. Lights low. Bodies moving too close together. Everything Arlo doesn’t like. Kevin, on the other hand—

"What are you doing? Don't start something you can't take back." He grabbed my sleeve, eyes wide, whispering like it'd fix anything. I slipped free without a word. If you've got nothing to hide, why are you freaking out? I faced the crowd, steady. "Thanks for coming today. A lot of you were there when Jasper and I got married. I never forgot your well wishes. But I bet you all saw that family portrait by the entrance." Jasper's face locked up.

They stood there for a moment, both of them silent. “Melanie, I had a great time tonight,” Calvin said softly, his eyes locked on hers. Melanie’s heart raced at his words, and she felt herself leaning in close to him. “I did, too,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper. Calvin took a step forward, his face inches from hers. “Can I kiss you?” he asked, his blue eyes searching hers. Melanie’s heart thudded in her chest as she nodded, her eyes closing as his lips met hers. It was everything she had hoped it would be – soft, gentle, and passionate.