( Bodies now flush together, the closeness brings both hands to the sides of his neck. The way he was deepening the kiss brought her heart to pound even faster, her jaw slacking to let his tongue mingle with hers, a dance of their own. Her face combusts, cheeks and ears red, her foot popping in the air returning the kiss with just as much emotion. The kiss coaxing a faint noise from her throat, the unexpectedness of it makes her heart stutter.

Glad they pulled away to recoup and relax, but she couldn't when he was looking at her like she was his whole world. Just like he was hers, like those romcom movies she likes to watch. The feeling of reuniting with a long, lost lover after believing she'd never see him again. But they've never met before this moment. His words confirming that he also felt the same way, like two lost lovers. Golden eyes sparkling with surprise, affection, and some hidden longing. She should speak too, not leave him in suspense.

Small hands reach up to his cheeks, one thumb rubbing his cheekbone, the other over his bottom lip. Slowly nodding her head along with his reveal, her heart soaring at the declaration of love. )

I... I feel the same way. No matter how many dates I've been on, they all didn't feel right... And I never knew why... But, it's because my heart belonged to someone already.

( Since he was not shy in his feelings and they were reciprocated, she felt the courage to explain her own feelings too. Smiling at him with the gentlest of affections, she moves her arms down to wrap around his middle and just hug him. The comfort and security his presence made her feel was real. )