UNRAVELING

The hum of the base settled around Marcus and Eva like a familiar blanket, but the warmth of their moment lingered in the air, electrifying and new. As the remnants of their kiss faded, reality intruded, reminding them of the chaos still lurking outside their fragile bubble.

“Marcus?” Eva’s voice broke the silence, laced with an edge of uncertainty.

“Yeah?” He held her gaze, searching for answers in the depths of her expressive eyes.

“What happens now?”

The question hung heavily between them, filled with possibilities that stretched beyond the confines of their mission. It was both a declaration and a challenge, one that hinted at the complexities ahead.

Marcus stepped back, a gentle yet firm separation that spoke volumes. “I think we take it one day at a time. We can’t ignore the world outside, but we don’t have to ignore this—us.” He gestured between them, hoping to convey the mix of excitement and fear they both felt.

Eva nodded, though her brow remained furrowed. “It’s just… dang
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