Love's First Expression
by Daniel Beadle - Thursday, September 6, 2007
“But, I mean… Nothing like this has ever happened to me before. We barely even know each other.”Graham holds back a soft chuckle. “But that’s what makes it so great. I just want to spend my time getting to know you. Finding out what makes you laugh… and what makes you cry. I want to know what embarrasses you…”
Jennifer smiles and looks away.
“…And what puts you at ease.” She looks back at him with a cautious hope in her eyes. “But there’s time. We don’t have to live our lives all at once. C’mon.” Graham holds out his hand. “Let’s take a walk.”
“A walk?”
“Just something simple. We don’t even have to talk, if you don’t want.” She smirks and takes his hand.
“I’ve just never felt… so much… so fast…” Jennifer is searching for the words that her mouth can’t quite say. “It’s just that I really care…”
Graham looks down at her. “I love you, too.” Her eyes meet his, with a sense of relief bordering on jubilation. Their lips meet. It certainly won’t be the last time.
"The words 'I love you 'til the day I die...' The self-deception that believes the lie..."--Frank Sinatra
