“Because I love you. I’ve been in love with you for ages – it’s been all I’ve thought about. And I keep falling more in love with you every single fucking day.” A tear slips down her cheek, and I swipe it with my thumb. “You love me?” “I do. I’m in love with you, Freckles.” Her bottom lip trembles, her body easing against mine. Voice shaking, she whispers, “I’m in love with you too.”
