61. Kiss
Winter 2076 – The Pathways
Her breath is heavy, deep, and Louisa tries her best not to suffocate while he touches her cheek and leans in. She feels his lips on hers, her whole body reacts. On her fifteenth birthday, under one of the magical trees of Professor Bentley, when the sun is orange and about to set.

It's slow and wet but it's her first. And his.

When they break free, the girl's cheeks are burning and she stares blankly at the ground. He avoids looking at her face to give her some time; João might be cold, not toward her though.

Not anymore.