I thought I was doing good.
Being patient.
Gentlemanly.
But maybe not.
I release a strained laugh. "While I love everything you just said, is there a reason you chose now?"
"Today is important to you," she says softly, referring to the schematic design presentation I have later this morning. "And I want you to know that you're important to me. I love this life we're building, and I worry I haven't made that clear."
I smash my lips to hers.
Hard and fast.
"You have." Softer kiss. "It's in the little things, and you show me every single day."