She could hardly breathe, but she didn’t care. Summer crushed herself closer to Isaac, kissing him even harder. She wanted him to forget about what was coming, just remember her for now.
He wanted to stay in this moment forever, to be curled around her and holding her, never letting her go to be swallowed up by the arms of her real family. He needed her, and they didn’t even know her, but he had to keep his opinions to himself. He trembled as he melted into the kiss, silent tears slowly rolling down his face as he stroked her hair.
She drew away a little, wiping the tears from his face. Hesitantly, she asked, “Do — do you want me to go now? S-so it will hurt less?”