Um…Love?

Collin POV

"Kai, come on." I mumbled, "Is hiking into the woods really necessary?" Okay, I loved this girl, I'll admit, but I had run two patrols last night because Brady never showed up.

"Yes." She smiled happily. "Here we are."

How the hell had she found this? It was a little place with rocks covered in moss with a little stream that trickled into a pool. Everywhere was shrouded in a peaceful mist.

"Wow."

"Do you like it?" She bit her lip.

"It's amazing, Kai." I took her hand and squeezed it. "How'd you find it?"

"I was wandering one morning a few years ago, looking for something to write about." She smiled. She wrote poetry, she had talent like you wouldn't believe.

I was just happy she was staying with Emily and Sam for the month of July and the beginning of August.

"Collin, you told me the truth about you guys not too long ago." She said, "And about us. Tell me, do you really love me? Or is it just the imprint?"

"You're smart, you're funny, you're talented, you're beautiful, you're kind, you put up with me, you're my best friend." I went through the list, "Well…you and Brady." She laughed. "Yeah, I love you."

"Good." She nodded in approval. "Because I love you too."