She launched herself at me. I closed my eyes the moment her arms slipped around my neck. I slid my hands to familiar places and reveled in her delicious smell. For three weeks I'd felt like a puzzle with missing pieces. Her body fit perfectly into mine, making me feel whole again. I've missed you. I swore Echo clutched me tighter before stepping back. I'm sorry. That was totally inappropriate. Begrudgingly I let go, chuckling. I'm all about inappropriate. Her laughter healed and stung at the same time. Yeah, you are. She bit her lip and my smile grew when her eyes wandered down then back up my body. Echo blinked.
In a moment filled with longing and connection, the protagonist experiences a profound sense of completeness upon reuniting with Echo. As they embrace, he feels a comforting familiarity and a strong desire that signals her importance in his life. The three weeks apart had left him feeling incomplete, akin to a puzzle lacking essential pieces. With her, he feels whole again, highlighting the depth of their bond and the emotional complexity of their relationship.
However, the tender moment is disrupted by Echo's acknowledgment of the inappropriateness of their actions. They both share a laugh that carries a mix of healing and emotional pain, reflecting their complicated feelings for each other. Despite her apology, there is an undeniable connection that draws them together, with an underlying tension that suggests a deeper attraction. The playful dynamics between them indicate a relationship charged with both affection and the challenges they face in expressing it.
