caught his lip under his teeth for a few seconds. “I don’t want to scare you.” “What is it, Ty?” “Don’t feel like you have to say it back or anything, but… I love you, Nick. I’ve loved you for a long time, and now I’m in love with you.” I couldn’t contain the big smile that quickly gave way to gentle laughter—laughter that stopped when Tyler huffed loudly. “You think it’s funny?” He looked about a second away from crying, and my heart leaped into my throat. “Baby, no! I’m not laughing at you. I’m happy… I’m crazy happy because I love you too.” He smiled, and I stroked his cheek and kissed him.
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