Jade
I don’t want it to feel like it’s rushed or out of place.
Matteo
How far into the book are you?
Jade
Half way.
Matteo
Has there been build-up?
Jade
Oh, yeah. The tension is thick enough you could cut it with a knife.
Matteo
Do they both want it to happen?
Jade
They’re both in denial, but definitely have those thoughts.
Matteo
I say fuck it. Do it.
Jade
Yeah?
Matteo
If they both want it and they’re holding back, let them have that moment. Time’s suspended. They both stare back at one another. The air is electric.
Jade
He closes the distance between the two of them.
Matteo
Her head tilts back, her lips parting as a soft breath escapes her.
Jade
She says his name softly—questioning—wanting.
Matteo
He lifts his hand to cup the side of her face. He asks her if this is what she wants, because it’s all he can think about.
Jade
She tells him she feels the same way, but they shouldn’t.
