The League

He looked at me in thought. "I think that makes perfect leadership qualities." We turned the corner, the date we'd left behind coming back into sight. "You're fit for a crown. Whether it's your own..." He turned to face me casually. "...or mine."

My mouth gaped open and he took advantage of the moment, pushing us out of sight behind some trees. "Wha-" I started, but he cut me off.

"I've yet to want to kiss any of the girls except you." He said, almost breathless. My mouth still gaped open. His eyes were sparkling and held an intensity strong enough to almost pull me in. He cupped my cheek with one hand and I sighed, closing my eyes.