"Why do you care so much about me?" I whispered on his face, the stare had gotten intense and it felt like none of us was going to hold back the urge of getting closer anymore. "It's not caring, Shanice!" He stated, "I lo---" I put my hand on his mouth, preventing him from saying those words. I can't believe he was going to say that to me, I was nothing in front of him. He deepened his stare and slowly grabbed my hand, removing it and holding it tightly, he kissed the back of my hand and a loud gasp slipped off my mouth. "You know you can't stop me from saying it." He murmured, getting close to me. It felt like he has been wanting to say that for so long, and honestly speaking, I have been wanting to hear it for ages as well. I bowed my head down in nervousness and bit my lip. "I love yo

