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That four-letter L word

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it just slipped out. and that’s what made it so perfect.

we were sitting in my rental Suzuki outside his house. we leaned in for the usual goodbye kiss and hug. we’re one of those sickeningly adorable couples that find it utterly unbearable to bid farewell. it drags out… 2 minutes… 3… 5. i almost always gently knock my forehead against his and say “miss you” under my breath.

“love you,” it slipped past his lips before he realized what was happening. eyes wide, his face quickly backed up from mine and we were locked in a moment of time that seemed like it might last until the universe imploded. later he told me my face was a round open “OH” of exclaim. and what he thought was panic.

“sorry. sorry. i didn’t mean it. well, i didn’t mean to say it. er, i didn’t mean to put you in that position. sorry!”

my stomach was doing butterfly acrobats and got as warm as if i had just downed a swig of tequila. i was speechless, but i couldn’t help smiling wide and taking his face in my hands.

“i love you, too.”

Shakespeare believed all the world’s a stage, with men and women as mere players. i believe all relationships are dress rehearsal. to make you perfect for opening night.

Comments

11 Comments so far

  1. Tiffany on August 1, 2008 5:37 am

    YAY! :D :D :D

  2. BCWB on August 1, 2008 8:09 am

    Wow…kind of a weird place to say I love you the first time… the guy must have really meant it when something like that just comes out without even thinking about it… CONGRATS!!! : )

  3. Sarah on August 1, 2008 10:30 am

    oh screw off

    (jealous)

  4. darlene on August 1, 2008 12:09 pm

    :)

  5. jane on August 1, 2008 1:21 pm

    So very very Happy for you and Brandon…but especially for you :))

  6. Lauren on August 1, 2008 7:31 pm

    I love it!

  7. dearheart on August 1, 2008 11:22 pm

    Squeeeeee! :-D

  8. jammie dodger on August 2, 2008 3:18 pm

    Once again Sarah manages to express what was in my mind!

    Sarah… I… think I love you! There I said. Consequences be stuffed!

  9. Danielle on August 3, 2008 6:12 pm

    I am so happy for you both, you are both wonderful people, your neighbor. Danielle

  10. wwcutie on August 4, 2008 9:40 am

    Oh goodness. This story just gets better and better!

  11. Joe Lucas on August 6, 2008 12:12 am

    That’s outstanding.
    Glad you both got it out.
    And the plot thickens.

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