"Hnf! Hnf!"
Gina had been trying for several minutes to reach a certain book on the highest shelf of a shared bookcase belonging to her and Axel. Several months before, the pair had professed their love for one another, and decided to live together in Axel's penthouse apartment, which overlooked the Arlesburgh beach. They both loved reading - explaining Gina's attempts to reach the book. After several more jumps, she gave up, with nothing to show but a sweaty brow and a pant every now and then.
"Curse my height... Axel, amore mio!"
The young Italian woman beamed as she watched her Belgian lover enter the room. Despite being the same age as Gina, Axel was several heads taller.
"Yes, schatje?"
"Would you help me? My Dante book is on the very top shelf, and since the rolling ladder is being repaired.." Before she could finish speaking, she found herself being lifted on Axel's shoulders.
"Dante, you say?" Axel asked, smiling up at Gina.
Gina giggled cutely. "Yes, my love."
Gina was now able to get the book with ease. Seeing that she was satisfied, Axel took Gina into his hands, spun her around (much to Gina's delight and amusement), and soon found themselves snuggling on their couch, with five or so covers keeping them warm, reading their books.
"I love you, Axel."
"And I love you, Gina."