"Esther? Nothing really, just that you can be kind of shy and that you're a nice guy. She's right, you know...."

"Nothing else?"

"Not really. After the first time you asked me out and didn't call me back, she told me to give you a chance." Jenny grabs my hand and squeezes it. Tears are running down her cheeks.

My heart melts. She's for real! I look at her again and smile.

"I'm sorry...I had to know," I say, trying to reassure her. "If it helps any, I'm in love with you too. This is all moving fast, though. I didn't want to tell you so soon because I didn't...