roses

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He bends down and picks up the red rose from the floor.

"You like roses don't you?"

I nod as he gently pulls off the thorns, careful not too prick himself. He stretches out his hand and places the rose in mine. "Why?"

I look up at him, "well it is my name." I say smiling.

He smiles back, he's smile leaves his face. He steps forward, leans in and kisses me. I stumble, knees weak and he catches me. "I love roses too, and not just the flower kind."

My breathing stops. "I love you too."

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