Adolph kissed her cheek before standing and offering her his hand.
“It’s getting late, darling. Let me escort you back to your room.”
She nodded and took his hand, warm and giddy. The cool air of the night felt warm around them, cozy and romantic. The moonlight that spilled through the tall windows filled the night with an ambiance that made her draw closer to Adolph.
When they reached her door, Adolph pulled her close. Her breath stuttered as she got close enough to share air with him and pick out every strand of blue in his eyes.
“I don’t… want to let you go, just yet.”
She worried her lip, “O-Okay.”
He smiled, dragging his lips against hers and whispering, “Is this okay?”
Laurel nodded, her stomach flipping and filling with butterflies as he kissed her gently and leaned into h
