Words of affirmation

Eggust Pov

Juss' little announcement left a silence so loud, it was unsettling. I felt all the emotions at once, I couldn’t tell which one was dominant.

She loved me!

She just said she loved me!

I had never imagined a time in my life would come when Juss would admit to me that she loved me, in a way that isn’t platonic.

Of course I had dreamt about it, but I never thought it would become a reality. I had always wanted to be with Juss, regardless of her feelings for me. But knowing that she had some for me, was a plus.

The surprise I felt quickly gave way to joy and a bubbly sweet feeling formed in my heart. The feeling spread throughout my body, filling every pore and cell.

I looked at Juss and found her frozen in shock. Her announcement seemed to have shocked her too that she hiccuped.

Well, that was no surprise. I guess she had been denying her feelings for me for such a long time that even though it bit her on the nose, she wouldn't recognize or accept it.