Alex lay on the bed, holding Noelle in his embrace.
After three rounds of lovemaking, their hearts and bodies had been sated.
They quietly hugged each other, enjoying this intimate moment together. There was no need for words of love, for they had already bared their hearts to each other earlier.
Alex had poured out all of his love and feelings to Noelle, and she had accepted all of them.
His regrets over missing the chance to confess to her how important she was to him had gnawed on his mind for a very long time. Now that he'd finally resolved it, Alex felt his heart lighten.
A soft silence lingered in the room, broken only by the faint sound of their breathing.
Noelle rested her head on Alex's chest, listening to the calm yet steady rhythm of his heartbeat.
She could tell his heart was now at peace, just like how she felt at that moment.
Suddenly, something inside of Alex's body came undone.
