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“Ijust love you,”Isay, leaning in to kiss her, soft and slow. “You’rethe airIneed to survive, the gravity that keeps me grounded.NowthatI’vefound the piece of me that was missing, it feels like home.You’remy first thought in the morning, and my last breath at night.I’veloved you since you sat next to me in that secluded area of the forest, surrounded by butterflies that didn’t even come close to your beauty, andI’llkeep loving you until the stars forget to shine.”

Valeria’seyes soften, her lips barely brushing mine as she replies, “AndIloveyou,Ronnie.I’dbeen searching for a place to belong, andIfound it in your arms.Youare the loveI’vedreamed of, the loveInever knewIdeserved.I’llfollow you anywhere, because with you,I’mnot just living—I’malive,” she whispers, pulling me closer.

Nomatter how close we get, it’ll never be enough.

Igrin asIstand. “Now, let’s get to work.I’mnot spending another night without you in my bed.”

Asshe walks past,Islap her ass playfully, and she throws a look over her shoulder. “Dowe get to keep the cameras?” she asks, her smirk sultry.

“Yes.Whatevermy butterfly wants.”

Always.