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Staring at my hands as he rubbed them, my eyes never left his face. I was waiting for the moment he would look at me.
He spoke in a low voice. "Alice, I know how confused you must be right now, and for that, I am truly sorry. The last thing I wanted to do was hurt you."
He looked up at me, and I couldn't do this any longer. "Then don't," I whispered, tears falling down my cheeks unchecked. I dropped my head down, hiding my tears from him.
One hand reached up and gently brushed my cheek. I leaned into his touch, my eyes closed. I moved my head so my lips made contact with his hand where I planted a soft, gentle kiss. He startled me when he pulled away quickly as if he'd been shocked. I looked up at him to be greeted by a startled face looking back at me.
Authors Note: Beta'd by DreamofRob10