*Shawn*

I’m still grinning like a fool long after Vanessa leaves for her rounds.

It’s odd to think of how far we’ve come and how much she’s begun to trust me.

I can still see her shy smile and still feel her lips pressed against mine. And even though she’s not ready to name whatever this is we have between us, I’m more than willing to wait until she’s sure.

I still can’t believe she’s real, ...