He smiled awkwardly, before leaning into her, pressing his forehead down against hers. “Katelynn. That’s just how Sally is… with all the-the guys. E-even when she was young she was like that and I just got so freaked out I always r-ran from her…”
“R-Really?” she asked softly, the weight slightly moving from her shoulders. “She doesn’t..have a crush on you..you’re not..going to go with her..?”
He stared at her for a while.
“…I love you.” he said quietly, suddenly unsure if these words were enough. “I… what… w-why would I…”
Jack Maple 