I mean, I love this guy,” I nod my head toward Dacen, “and it hasn’t killed me yet.” My tone is teasing but I’m speaking the absolute truth. I sneak a glance over to Dacen and he’s looking at me wide-eyed and his mouth has gone slack. “Did you just say you love me?” “Yeah.” I rub my collar bone and drop my hand to my side again. “I mean, I do. It’s thing number six. From the list.” “I love you, too.”
