Chapter 237

Now I was the one feeling a bit confused. "What is it? Have you changed your mind? Or…" Before I could finish speaking, his kiss silenced me. It wasn't a deep kiss, just a gentle press against my lips. After a moment, he whispered, "I do." I smiled, my cheeks flushing red. Brandon, too… Though his tanned complexion made it hard to tell, the tips of his ears were clearly red. We stood there without saying another word. It was a bit awkward, but neither of us let go. This was the unmistakable tension of budding romance. It was sticky, yet impossible to pull away from. We both wanted to get closer, but there was a shyness holding us back. I wondered if we were really going to stand here and hold each other all night. My legs were already stiff, and my back was starting to ache. "Uh…" "Maybe we should…" We both started speaking at the same time, which only made the situation more embarrassing. We fell into silence again, each of us trying to find the right words. Just then, my