We are standing so close to each other that I can feel his breath hitting my mask.

Anxiety fills me. And that’s not the only emotion piercing me at this moment. I can’t focus on anything other than Alex’s lips. I’ve never had a desire to kiss or be kissed by anybody. But with him, I want to see what it’s like. Even though I’m wearing a mask.

Will my heart beat just as fast if he kisses me?

His hands on my wrists are strong, and his touch makes me feel weak in the knees.

Suddenly, I ...