He shuddered, and for lack of any other notion, kissed her forehead. Her arms came up sudden as a snare and held him fiercely, pulling him down onto her again and he seized her, too, crushing her to him hard enough to feel the breath go out of her, unable to let go. He thought vaguely of Brianna's talk of giant orbs that whirled through space, the thing called gravity-and what was grave about it? He saw that well enough just now: a force so great as to balance some body unthinkably immense in thin air, unsupported-or send two such bodies crashing into each other, in an explosion of destruction and the smoke of stars.
In this scene, an intense moment unfolds between the two characters as he kisses her forehead, leading to a passionate embrace. Her sudden grip creates a sense of urgency, as they hold onto each other tightly. This emotionally charged interaction highlights the deep connection they share, as he savors the closeness and feels her breath escape under his pressure. It suggests a moment of vulnerability and unity amidst the chaos of their surroundings.
His thoughts drift to Brianna's descriptions of vast cosmic phenomena, particularly the concept of gravity. This metaphorical reflection illustrates the powerful forces that govern both the universe and their relationship. The comparison of their emotional pull to celestial bodies emphasizes the weight of their connection and the potential for both creation and destruction, symbolizing the profound yet volatile nature of love and existence.
