"I never knew what it was like to have someone love me and my messy life; love me during my ups and my downs. Then you came in and became this sort of balance that I didn't know I needed. You were there for me when no one else was, when I thought I was all on my own. Mae, I think I'm falling for you, and I don't know what that means for either of us. Whether it tears us apart or bring us closer is completely oblivious to me, but I'm willing to take that risk. I love you." She stared at me and opened her mouth as if she was about to speak. She closed her mouth and slumped down, relaxing her shoulders. She grabbed my hand and laid her head on my shoulder. "I know, Kels. I've known for a long time."
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