"Hypothetically?" Foster nods coaxingly.

"Hypothetically, what would you say if I say I love you and really wanna kiss you right now?" I burst out.

Every inch of her beautiful face turns red. "I... would say kiss me already, Keefe Sencen."

I grin, slipping my fingers to the back of her neck and pulling her close. "Then let's."

Our lips meet in a blissfully long kiss.

When we pull away, she's smiling like crazy. And I love her for it. "Keefe?" she murmurs, twiddling her thumb.

"Yeah?" I respond, unprepared for her next words.

"I love you, too."