Jack led his gang down the spiral staircase, only to gaze upon two people engaged in a passionate lip-lock. It was as if the world no longer belonged to singletons like him, constantly faced with public displays of affection.
Just as Jack was about to speak, Jones quickly covered his mouth and led him down a different path.
Clark deepened their kiss, releasing all the unsaid words and pent-up longing of more than a year. Their passionate embrace was like a storm, coming relentlessly, wave after wave. After what seemed like an eternity, Carol gasped for air, prompting Clark to pull away.
His dazed eyes still shone with undiminished affection. His handsome features were even more striking than before, though he seemed thinner, his face gaunter. Was it from the injury, or out of worry for her? He looked overall more worn out.
Carol looked at his injuries, heart heavy.
"Why are you such a fool? I told you I've fallen for someone else. Why won't you let go?"
