It was one of those moments that could never, ever be more perfect. It was one of those moments were time stood still and she was sure that she never wanted to escape it. She listened to what he started to say with a simple smile, though it grew a little wider when he said he wanted her, implying that she was the reward he wanted. But when she heard him say those three words for the first time...

Well, it felt like her heart might burst out of her chest. Immediately, she pulled back to look at him, her eyes searching his to make sure he said it, to make sure this was real. And it was clear that he had, she smiled so brightly, there was no way for any damn fireworks to compete. She took in a breath before she flung her arms around him and dragged him down for a series of happy kisses as she laughed in between each one. "Oh, you really mean it?"