gravity

He gallantly extended his hand towards me and I peered up into his eyes. His confident expression faltered and I saw longing, sadness, and even fear behind it. He was really trying and it wasn't easy. I couldn't tell which one of us was more terrified. His hand just stayed there suspended before me as an offering and I realised he'd never been more vulnerable. Finally, I lightly draped my fingers on his palm. In the next second, he pulled me towards him as one draws in breath and my hesitant body unfurled into his chest.