He cradled you in his arms, caressing the strands of your hair with his fingers. Always protective of you, he kept your relationship hidden from the world, away from prying eyes. He feared for your safety, refusing to allow your love to be anything more than a private secret between you.

But despite all the reasons for your secrecy, you craved nothing more than a normal, typical date — a night out, a day at the park… anything, but you knew you couldn’t afford the loss, neither could he.