February 20, 2011
To set the scene:
We’d been dating for a little a month, exclusive for a little less. I had written in my journal the day before “I feel stronger and stronger about him with each passing day. I didn’t think emotions could develop this quickly.”
It was a Sunday evening. We’d seen each other most of the day. There was no school on Monday so we decided there was no harm in starting an episode of 24 at 12:30 in the morning. One turned into three, and he leans in, pulling me close, telling me how much he “likes” having me in his life. I decided right then and there I was not leaving that couch until he told me he loved me. I had to wait a few hours…
…”He took me by surprise…my heart stopped, and started beating like crazy at the same time. I had to catch my breath. I kissed him back. – a long, lingering, lips pressed against each other kiss. And then I buried my face in his neck- just holding him. I needed my first “I love you” not to be an “I love you too” and so I needed to wait. It felt like just seconds – but later he said it was like hours. I kissed him again and then put my lips to his ear and whispered the three words I’d been wanting to say for what seemed like forever. “
It all started February 20. And let me tell you, we haven’t stopped saying it since.
PS: He dropped off roses the next day with a note tucked inside “I love you. – Ben” Yes, he IS the best.
This so sweet. Love reading about sweet love stories 🙂
What a sweet story! You look very happy together! 🙂
such a cute story ! love the blog! I am a new follower!
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Wowwwwww… what a great love story!! Gives me goosebumps! You are such a great writer!
Such a great love story!! Thanks for linking up with the Find Some Love Fest 🙂
HOW precious! 🙂
Awww!! That's so cute! Great story!! Thanks for linking up with us at the Find Some Love Fest!!
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Yep! He's definitely the best!! xo! Brooke
What a pretty story!!
We've had fun reading all of the post for the Find Some Love Fest.
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This is adorable, AHH! I just love love!!
What a wonderful story!! It is wonderful that you are documenting it. Great post for February 🙂
What a sweet story! My boyfriend said it first too, last Jan. when he confessed how he'd felt about me since we were in high school. And we say it all the time too.
such a sweet story. i remember when my hubby told me he first loved me like it was yesterday!
story fits perfectly! i love it.
well now i'm all just a little pile of hormones and goosebumps….