Forever’s a long time.” Trent’s arms squeeze around me. “Forever’s not long enough when it’s with you.

I should stalk over there and pee around his table to stake my claim. Wait...what? Jeez, Kacey.

He leans in closer and closer until his breath caresses my mouth. I’m paralyzed. I swear he’s going to kiss me. I swear I’m going to let him.

Trent’s chest rises with a quick inhale as his hands lift to grab mine and pull them out, placing them with a pat on the outside of his shirt. “Okay, you win. But don’t do that while I’m driving or we’ll end up in a ditch.” He looks over his shoulder again, adding in a soft, solemn tone, “I’m serious, Kacey. I can’t handle it.

What’s wrong is that every morning and every night, I lie in bed wondering why you’re not beside me.

I could lay here and stare at him forever. I don’t want to let go. Ever.