Apr 27, 2025
continued from here ( @deviiates )
Her heart thudded so loud she was sure he could hear it. Mila let out a breath she didn't even realize she'd been holding, eyes still fixed on her hands. He thought about it, too. That truth wrapped around her like warmth she hadn't dared to hope for. She glanced up at Miles through her lashes, voice barely above a whisper. "I think I tried to do the same thing… Push it away." Her lips curved into a small, nervous smile. "But it never really went anywhere. It's just… Always been there, you know?" Mila's fingers finally stilled, and she lifted her head a little more, meeting his eyes for the first time. "Maybe I was scared it would ruin everything. Us. But maybe pretending it's not there… Is just as risky."