The Heart That Turned Cold
"Since then, I've never walked around outside once it was getting late. All thanks to you."
I could feel our breathing embracing each other, intertwining with every little stream. Perhaps it was all in my head, but I swore we could both hear each other's beating hearts.
For some reason, I didn't have the courage to meet her alluring gaze. Yet, I did, and I saw something I'd never seen before in her eyes—love.
She didn't give me a chance to speak. Instead, she mustered her courage and did all the talking. Still, I could sense the nervousness hidden under her bravado.