Kiss me
I lie down next to him and whisper to him:
— We're going to make it… You'll see… We'll get through this, my love.
For the first time in months, I believe it. Really.
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Camille
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The rain drums against the bookstore window that morning. The sky is a dull grey, and the streets seem empty. I'm busy putting away the new arrivals, my heart lighter than at the beginning of this story. I've learned to love these quiet days, punctuated by the rustling of pages and the familiar smell of old books.
Then the door opens, making the old bell ring. A man enters. Tall, elegant, soaked by the rain. His dark suit clings to his skin, yet he exudes that quiet assurance of those accustomed to occupying spac