Title: Angel
Author:
just_unravelPrompt: #4 hesitate
Word count: 100
He was so close. So close that she could feel his breath upon her face, feel his heat upon her skin. Intense blue eyes were fixed on hers, looking for her forgiveness. Looking for her permission. And she could sense his fear of getting too close and of staying too far away.
"You can kiss me if you want."
He raised his hand to cup her cheek; he lightly traced her lips with his thumb.
There was a moment of hesitation, a moment of anticipation, as he dipped his head towards hers. And when he finally kissed her, he was absolved.