Emma remained quiet and started fidgeting with her fingers once more. This was stupid, and nothing could happen between the two of them. Ashlyn would make sure nothing ever did if she even found out. Matt still didn't speak, and Emma was startled when he finally did.
"I just want to know one thing," his voice was hesitant, and when she dragged her eyes from her hands, there was a dimness in his eyes that tore deeply at her heart.
"Ask away," Emma tried to hide the pain in her voice.
"This..." He said, reached forward, took her free hand, and sighed, "This is real, right? Tell me you feel it, too. Tell me I am not crazy right now." The words held so much pleading.
Emma stared at their joined hands and the fire that raged inside her at his touch. If she lied, this could all go away,
