“Never mind. You can tell me later. But can I tell you something before you fall asleep on me?” “I’m not asleep.” “Whatever. I love you, and I need you to know that.” My head jerked up from where it had been fast descending to my chest hard enough to give me whiplash. “What?” Rami laughed. “I said, I fucking love you. And I’m sorry you didn’t know it until now.” A beat of silence settled between us. My brain jolted to life, my heart too, but the rest of me wouldn’t comply. My eyes were so heavy it felt like they were melting into my face and I couldn’t quite believe that those sweet, sweet
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