simple touches , like the push of dylan 's flexing thighs against the bottom of her glutes , how his lightly-stubbled cheek grazed through her hair , the mingling of her breath and the feel of his gasps against her closed eyelids-all made time stand still , made love seem stronger than she 'd ever imagined , blended with her sense of self and purpose as rays of pure pleasure radiated down her body , making her mind leap into the unknown and trust that what they shared would transcend all .