“I am? You—you want me?” He looked at her like she’d just asked if he liked to climb mountains. “Of course I do.” “For how long?” “For forever.” She blinked as her mind raced to process what that meant. “Like, since that night in college?” He released an incredulous laugh, though his expression remained serious. “Yes. And every night after.” “Why didn’t you say anything?” “You said you just wanted to be friends.” She stumbled over the words. “So did you.” “I lied,” he said simply. One breath. Then two. “So did I.” “Well, then.” His eyes burned like fire. “Let’s go home.”
