There were stars on the ceiling.
Despite the impending war, Amy found herself giggling in bed. As she stared at the ceiling of her loaned chamber, she thought she saw stars and hearts flutter across its surface. As much as she wanted to contain herself, she could not sway the giddy feeling inside her chest. Her heart ran marathons that pumped heat all throughout her body. Her window was open, letting in the chilly breeze of the midnight air in.
She had just gotten back to her room after she shared a moment with Henri on the veranda overlooking the ocean. It was the first time she kissed Henri. She’d imagine it would be pretty much like her first kiss, but it was different. Pleasantly different. The kiss came naturally, unforced and of both their own volition. At first, she would have th
