"And you need someone to convince you that love is real?"
"I need someone to convince me that love is real for me. I believe in true love for other people. Even soulmates. But not for me."
"...and is that person me?"
I hesitate, then nod.
He stares at me, a frown forming on his lips. "You don't seem sure."
"It's not that. I'm just... scared."
He sighs. Time passes, his eyes intensely on mine. "I'll stay with you until you figure this out."
"You deserve better than me."
"Stop that. I love you. This is what I've decided."
"You can't just decide to love me."
"You can't decide who you fall in love with. But you absolutely decide who to stay with. Who to trust in. Who to actively love."