Chapter 68: Chapter 68

I loosened my arms from around his neck and pulled apart but he embraced me once again, this hug lasting even longer than the first one.

"Max? What's wrong?" I asked him softly.

He only tightened the hug in response and exhaled slowly while keeping his chin on top of my left shoulder. I leaned more into him, feeling the need to comfort him all of a sudden. I pressed the side of my face to his and sighed in relief. It feels great, being held in his arms like that. I wish I could stay like this forever.

After what feels like an eternity in his arms, when it was only a little bit longer than the first hug that we shared, he pulled away slowly but kept me at an arm distance, facing me face to face. He opened his mouth to say something but did not say anything, and looked away, an undecided look on his face.

"Max" I grabbed his chin and made him look at me directly.