I put my arms around her, laying my head on her shoulder. I didn't even care if anyone else was watching. I just wanted the woman I loved to hold me, and she did, rocking me back and forth gently as she whispered in my ear.

"Do you have any idea how beautiful you are, Melanie? It doesn't matter what they think. Seeing you in anything here would send my heart racing."

I sniffled, pulling away slightly and looking up into Sandy's eyes. "I love you."

She ran a hand over the side of my face, brushing my dark hair away from my cheek. "I love you, too. Pick something...