She smiled at him
He smiled back
They spoke the words that so many other couples had spoken before
She looked at him and uttered the words with careful precision
She winced then laughed when she misspoke a word
He grinned at her, knowing the cause of her laughter
He repeated the words smoothly and confidently
He was sure
So was she
I know how your mind works, he'd say
No you don't, she'd retort
Then they'd laugh
He'd gaze at her with a soft smile
She'd demand to know what he was thinking
In the days before the I love you
They'd say I'm so glad I met you
Seven years in, they don't say it anymore
Instead, they say I love you
He is still sure
So is she
