C26 The loss of my mom

We looked at each other, still breathless, our bodies still connected. His ears were flushed a deep red, and the sight made me smile softly. Without saying a word, I reached up and gently touched his ears, feeling the heat beneath my fingertips.

I knew it was the perfect moment to clear the air, to say what I had been holding back. My hand gently touched Ezekiel's cheek, and I spoke softly