[ Oh. That. If possible, she sits up even straighter in his hold, suddenly attentive. ]
I did. [ And already he has broken that rule by announcing his love for her repeatedly. Enjoying the sound of it prevents her from pointing that out to him, however; instead, she leaves her reaffirmation as it is. She had promised that, and she isn't reneging on that deal. ] But it hasn't been a week yet.
[ As she's said, they still have a day or two — keeping track of time has been difficult on this remote little island, though she is certain it's more the former than the latter — before they'll reach a week. Maybe the extra day will give her time to consider how to answer, beyond "I know". ]
You can tell me tomorrow.
[ She makes that concession with a press of her lips to his cheek, tilting her forehead against his temple. ]
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I did. [ And already he has broken that rule by announcing his love for her repeatedly. Enjoying the sound of it prevents her from pointing that out to him, however; instead, she leaves her reaffirmation as it is. She had promised that, and she isn't reneging on that deal. ] But it hasn't been a week yet.
[ As she's said, they still have a day or two — keeping track of time has been difficult on this remote little island, though she is certain it's more the former than the latter — before they'll reach a week. Maybe the extra day will give her time to consider how to answer, beyond "I know". ]
You can tell me tomorrow.
[ She makes that concession with a press of her lips to his cheek, tilting her forehead against his temple. ]