"Stay like this a little more."
3rd person
Lydia felt like lightning had struck her.
"What?"
Stephanie heaved out a frustrated breath.
"He loves you."
". . ."
"He really does."
". . ."
"He probably loves you more than you love him," Stephanie said with a sad chuckle.
"What are you saying! You just told me that he loves you more."
Stephanie nearly laughed, but gave her best friend a rueful smile, instead. "I wish he did."