Heaven

He stretched out his hand in concern and gently touched my ear. He carefully tucked my fine red hair behind it. His fingertips touched something ruff, something that I hadn't felt before. He pushed my hair out of the way so he could see for himself.

I watched his face change, from curiosity to confusion, to horror. By this point, I hadn't realised how close he really was. Close enough to touch, to kiss. But at the same time I felt terrified of him.