[Darin doesn't know what to say. Somehow, resolving to be the best person he can be just rings hollow because he knows that he might not have control over that in the long run. He could vow to be what she sees in him but he's not sure he believes he can ever live up to that lofty version of himself.]
[How do you live for someone when you're not even sure if your own life is yours to live? How do you promise someone your best, when your best forever exists in the shadow of your worst?]
[How do you give your heart to another when your heart is shackled by powers and circumstances beyond your control?]
[Despite this, he kisses her. He kisses her frantically, over and over, desperately needed to feel the intent behind her lips, like life-giving air. He holds her against his body, a writhing mess of fears and desires, of wants and needs wrapped in thorny brambles of reluctance. His hands move up and down her bare back, buried in the cloud of her hair as passion slowly begins to overtake him again. And finally, he breaks the chain of kisses to look into her eyes. He can't express what he feels. All they show is a deep, desperate want for her in this moment. That they await her response.]
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[How do you live for someone when you're not even sure if your own life is yours to live? How do you promise someone your best, when your best forever exists in the shadow of your worst?]
[How do you give your heart to another when your heart is shackled by powers and circumstances beyond your control?]
[Despite this, he kisses her. He kisses her frantically, over and over, desperately needed to feel the intent behind her lips, like life-giving air. He holds her against his body, a writhing mess of fears and desires, of wants and needs wrapped in thorny brambles of reluctance. His hands move up and down her bare back, buried in the cloud of her hair as passion slowly begins to overtake him again. And finally, he breaks the chain of kisses to look into her eyes. He can't express what he feels. All they show is a deep, desperate want for her in this moment. That they await her response.]