“What I feel for you...you aren’t bound or beholden to me in any way. Whatever you decide to do, wherever you go in this life...it’s your decision. I’m not looking’ to tie you down. I don’t...own you. I–I can’t offer you what you deserve. I’ll never be able to do that. But, for whatever it’s worth and whatever you decide to do with it...my heart is yours, and always will be.”
Then, looking like he couldn’t quite believe he’s said all of that out loud, he turned back to the game going on below. A red flush crept up his neck.
She kept her face serene, out of habit more than anything, but inside it felt as though a star had lit up. This must be what joy is, she thought.
Then, looking like he couldn’t quite believe he’s said all of that out loud, he turned back to the game going on below. A red flush crept up his neck.
She kept her face serene, out of habit more than anything, but inside it felt as though a star had lit up. This must be what joy is, she thought.

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