Our Fake Forever

Previously

…He pulled me gently into his arms, and this time, there was no hesitation, no pretense. I melted into his embrace, the warmth of his body a comforting anchor. The city lights continued to twinkle outside, oblivious to the quiet revolution that had just taken place within the four walls of Liam’s apartment. The lie had crumbled, but in its place, something infinitely more precious had begun to bloom. It was terrifying, exhilarating, and more real than anything I had ever known. And as I held onto Liam, I knew, with a certainty that settled deep in my soul, that we were finally, truly, home.