"Tell me those three words," he whispered between them as his forehead rested against hers. "Tell me them and I'll stay." Nina gathered enough strength to pull away and slowly began shaking her head, "I can't." "Yes, you can," he said while trying to make her meet his gaze. "Because deep down inside, I know you love me too." She squeezed her eyes tightly, hoping this would prevent the tears from forming. "Please, Nina," he begged, his voice cracking halfway through. "Why can't you say them?" "Because," she sighed heavily. "Because if I say them, then they'll just be words. I can't love you the way you want me to, Simon."