“Did you miss me?” I hear the smile in his voice. That shuts every loud thought in my head, focusing on three words. “All the time,” I awkwardly admit. “But I don’t want you to think I’m going to start being clingy. I promise I’m not. You were gone for a while, and it was weird not having you around, so don’t think too much into it. I missed you, but it’s not a big deal, so don’t make it one.” I look away, hating how my entire body burns at my admittance. He hooks a finger underneath my chin and tilts my head back, forcing me to look up at him. “You’re a big deal to me,
