"I don't know why you put up with me, like you do..."
"Because…"
"'Because…'?"
"Yes, because."
"Because why?"
"Just because."
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"Awww c'mon, Raine, pleeeeease? Don't be mean."
Laughing a little she turned. "I'm not being mean, and you should be able to finish what I mean."
He could finish it, she was right about that, but he'd rather hear it.
She smiled and shook her head as she reached up to poke his cheek. "Because I love you."