Weightless in the Waves

Ruby’s POV

“So that was the reason you said you don’t want to get attached?” I could feel his gaze on me even though I wasn’t looking at him. His voice wasn’t teasing this time. Just quiet. Just low. Careful. Like he was afraid to push me too far.

“You were just scared…”

I nodded slowly, eyes fixed on the darkening sky, and smiled into it even though the smile didn’t reach my chest. “One day, I’d