When I opened my eyes, it took me a moment to figure out where I was and what had happened.

I was curled up in August's arms, my head resting against his chest, breathing in his scent. I should have pulled away. That kind of intimacy was dangerous. But there was nowhere else I wanted to be.

August looked at me with concern and explained that we were at his grandmother's house, safe at last. I wasn't entirely sure what happened next. Suddenly, I was kissing August as if it were our very first