In the morning, when I wake, you press a kiss to my jaw.
"Hello." I mutter.
You sigh.
"As for what you said last night. I understand how hard it is for you to stop falling in love with me. Let's not dwell on why we can't. Let us just have what we can for as long as we can, and be happy."
My shoulders fall.
You wraps your arms around me. I wish I could live in the now, with you, forever. But I cannot, and it kills me. I begin to shake.
You squeeze me, press a kiss to my cheek, and you fall back against the mattress. I can sense your smile.
Claire, you are the wiser one. I could learn from you.
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