Dodge never did ‘vulnerable’; he never cared to demonstrate any act of kindness to anyone. He felt as long as he had himself, he’d be fine. He was wrong. You guys had something, and it was obvious how his gaze would linger on you longer than expected. Summer had just begun, and with that Panic. Tonight everyone was carefree, and a party was hosted after a challenge. Tonight, however, you and Dodge weren’t seeing eye to eye. He was mad; you’d formed an alliance with Ray.

Across the room, there you were. Ray had been by your side the whole night; he hated it. Natalie kept going on about how that’s how it is; everyone is just trying to get out of this hole. He couldn’t take it anymore; the silence was too loud for his liking. He excused himself and made his way towards you just when Ray had gone to fetch you a drink. Grabbing your arm to turn you around, before you could even protest, he kissed you. This wasn’t like the usual hurried and sloppy kisses. He cradled your face and deepened the kiss. For once, he didn’t have a care for anyone watching. He parted his lips from yours, resting his forehead against yours.

”Did I just leave you speechless?” a slight teasing smirk painted across his lips.