"No I'm not." A frustrated little sound escaped her. "Why do you do this to me? I had a whole personality before you. I was cool. I was collected. I had hobbies. Now my only hobby is waiting for you to text me back. That's unhinged behavior!"
"You were bored out of your mind and starving for someone to ruin you properly and let you explore things that actually make you yourself, Amber. It was special for both of us and whatever you're feeling after it, I do to. So, no need to fight it."
She had no comeback for that.
Because it was true.
"You free tomorrow?" he asked, casual as anything, like he hadn't just dismantled her entire sense of self with six words.
Her heart stuttered. Excitement bloomed hot and bright in her chest, glowing like a brand.
