My bottom lip quivered as I laughed, "Because for some reason you saying those words mean more to me than anyone ever in my life and I didn't know someone could love me."
"Oh honey, loads of people love you. Not just me." He kissed me again, rubbing my back and cradling me in his arms as I fell apart more.
When I finally calmed down, I wiped my eyes and searched his with my bottom lip between my teeth.
"What is it?" V brushed my hair behind my ear.
"What does V stand for?" I sniffed and he smiled.
He leaned in to kiss my cheek and whispered, "Valen."
"Valen." I tested his name on my tongue and warmly smiled. "I like it."
V softly laughed and hugged me tighter, "Thank you. Is Celeste your actual name or..."
"Olivia, actually." I warmly smiled at him.
"Your name is beautiful too, O
