As they kissed—the world, the blaring horns of cars driving by, and the chaos around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment.
Caily's heart raced with gratitude and a forbidden excitement, while Alex's arms held her close, his lips moving in perfect sync with hers.
The kiss was like a dam breaking, releasing a flood of emotions they had both been holding back.
When they finally pulled apart, gasping for air, Caily's eyes shone with tears. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice trembling.
Alex's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, his fingers tracing her jawline. "Anytime," he whispered back, his voice filled with warmth.
They held each other's gaze for a moment. Alex desperately wished that the moment would last forever but a man's booming voice suddenly snapped them back to reality.
