Waves of Us

Cody POV

I’m sweaty in Ryan’s arms, chest warm from his edging. My wrists sting, free but sore. A crash hits outside, loud and sharp. My heart jumps, fast and tight. Ryan pulls me close, breath shaky. “What’s that?” I say, soft. My voice breaks, scared and dumb. “Cody, it’s—” he starts, low and sof...