BLAINE

 

 

My heart accelerated and I was worried I might pass out. I just stared at him with wide eyes. His eyes glowed when he said the five words earlier.

“Y-you l-love me?” I asked in disbelief.

“You heard it right.” He loosened his grip on my waist, completely releasing me from his arms. He stepped backward and ran his fingers through his hair, then propped his hands on his hips.

“I-I just wanna hear it again, you know.” I shrugged and looked down, licking my swollen lips that his taste was still on them.

The tension suddenly thickened when he didn’t talk. I lifted my gaze and that was...