"I want to give it a try, no matter how much is still missing. I want to see if we can bridge that gap. Lucas, will you bridge that gap with me? If... you still want to, then let's keep going. Let's see if you would ever fall in love with me! I want to find out!"
Her words carrying a resolute determination, she looked directly into his eyes. He could feel the warmth of her fingertips on his lips.
"Of course I want to!" He embraced her tightly, burying his head in the crook of her neck and tak