Still holding you in his arms he bends down to briefly nudge his nose with yours.
His eyes remain wet from when he teared up moments ago as you talked about what had upset you. It was something insignificant. Something that was resolved with communication from both parties.
But to him, for that moment you were upset at him was world ending. His body reacting faster than his mind. Expressing his rising feelings through chocked up breaths and watery eyes.
Even after you said you forgive him and wrap your arms around his waist. Those eyes drop down to your lips looking hesitant to ask for a kiss. One to apologize again, one to reassure him that you’re still his and he is yours.
You give it to him. Of course you do because he looks like he’ll fall apart again if you don’t grant him that soft mercy.
You feel him breathe out in relief. “I’m sorry” he can’t help to repeat against your lips his voice still shaky. His hold tightens around you bringing you closer.
The kiss grows firmer as if he wants no separation between you tonight. Once again you silently grant his wish. Walking him backwards until he’s pressed against the countertop. He lets out a soft noise of approval. Not breaking the kiss his hand touches your check until he cups the back your head tilting your face up towards him. needing, desperate, grateful.
After a moment you break for air, leaving you both with uneven breaths. But the sight of him before you tempts to take it away. Hooded red rimed eyes with wet clumped eyelashes look down at you. followed by flushed cheeks and swollen kissed lips.
You can’t help but to reach out and touch the pretty mess of a man before you.