Subject: Ebony mascu forces himself to calm, speaking in almost a rush, but each word was carefully chosen, backed up with all the love and the truth he knew. "Cobweb, I told you once I loved you, and that has never changed. If anything, it's gotten stronger with the years, and with the thoughts that I could lose you. And I've told you before that I only wanted your happiness, however you might fight it, and that too remains true. But I can't push you away any longer, if that's what I'm doing. I love you, I always will...and I can only hope you return it." His eyes search hers for some emotion, knowing her clever disguise will hide it anyway, whatever it is, but still he searches, almost frantic with love, hope, and despair that if her answer was no...he would know there was no second chance... |