Nicholas groans against my lips, his only inches away from touching mine. He backs away, shaking his head. He finally starts, breaking the silence, “Do you want the answer to your question? Why I care so much about you? Why I’m still here?!” I stand there, blinking profusely, shocked by his outburst. All I manage is a nod, not trusting my voice. He speaks again, now with a whisper, moving with restlessness, “Because I _love_ you damnit! How can you not see that? I’m _in love_ with you. And it was the best damn accident ever,” Nicholas finishes, yanking me to him. His lips meet mine, tingles spread throughout my body, and I melt into him.