“You are so God damn beautiful, and I love you!” he practically shouts, and my hand goes to my mouth. “What?” I whisper. “You heard me, Alison!” He says frustrated and he begins pacing. I could see his chest rising and falling frantically. “Say it again,” I practically beg. “Say it again,” I repeat myself, but a little louder. “Do I have to?” he asks, his face open and wounded “Please,” I say. “I love you… Alison,” he sighs defeated. “I love you.” Tears fell down my cheeks, but they were happy tears this time. His words connected to me in my chest and I was overwhelmed with happiness. “Say it again,” I repeat myself. “Ali please…” he says. “Say it,” I really do beg. “I love you,” he says with a small smile. “I have loved you since the first time I saw you, I just coul

