RHETT I stood there, dumbfounded, my heart racing in my chest. I had just kissed Nora, and she hadn’t refused me. It was as if time had stopped, and the world around us had faded into oblivion. I couldn’t believe what had just transpired between us. The air was thick with anticipation, a charged atmosphere that crackled with unspoken words and hidden desires. Soft light from the moon streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on Nora’s face, highlighting her delicate features. Nora, too, wore an expression of utter disbelief, her eyes wide and her lips slightly parted. Her gaze locked with mine, and I could see the myriad of emotions swirling in the depths of her beautiful eyes. Surprise, curiosity, and maybe even a hint of longing danced in her gaze, mirroring the storm of emotio