Every millisecond seemed to take longer than it should be. When he saw her slowly closed her eyes and was giving her the permission of one his long-awaited dream—his heart melted to a thousand degrees.
Just as his lips were an inch away from hers, he stopped and whispered in a hoarse, struggling tone, "You are driving me crazy…" Ethan Lu then raised his lips direction and placed a soft, gentle kiss on the apex of her pointy nose.
His action snapped her back to reality as her eyes slowly opened. Looking at his flushed and charming profile, Lexi was rendered speechless—not because she was displeased about not being kissed but rather, surprised that he didn't despite having her silent permission.
"Let's do it when we're both sober," His voice was low as a meek smile formed on the corners of his lips.