Chapter 6: Crossing The LineIt was raining heavily the night everything changed again. The power had gone out in the library, plunging the campus into darkness. Kit and Than were stuck inside, the flicker of emergency lights casting long shadows across the room."Looks like we're trapped," Kit said cheerfully.Than sighed, wiping his fogged-up glasses. "Wonderful."They settled on the floor near the window, the sound of rain filling the silence. For once, neither of them spoke. The tension between them crackled like the storm outside."You ever wonder why we're always fighting?" Kit asked suddenly.Than glanced at him. "Because you're insufferable."Kit grinned. "True. But that's not the whole reason, is it?"Than opened his mouth to argue but stopped when Kit shifted closer, their shoulders brushing. His heart raced, betraying his calm facade."What are you doing?" Than whispered.Kit's voice was low, serious for once. "Figuring something out."Before Than could react, Kit's lips were on his again—softer this time, but no less intense. Than's resolve crumbled as he kissed back, the world fading until there was nothing but the warmth between them.They didn't stop at just a kiss this time. The storm outside seemed to fuel their passion as they explored each other without inhibition. Fingers tangled in hair, bodies pressed closer, breathless gasps filled the quiet library. It was reckless, wild, and utterly consuming.When they finally broke apart, Kit rested his forehead against Than's. "Still a mistake?"Than's breath hitched. "I don't know."Neither of them spoke after that. They simply sat there, rain pounding against the window, hearts pounding even louder.Later that night, long after the rain had stopped, they lay side by side on the library floor. Kit traced lazy patterns on the back of Than's hand. "You're not gonna freak out tomorrow, are you?"Than stared at the ceiling. "Probably."Kit laughed softly. "At least you're honest."They drifted into a comfortable silence, the weight of unspoken promises hanging between them.