I love you.
He whispers gently
staring deeply into her eyes
You do not know me.
she replies gently, looking down
away from his eyes
May I say I adore you then?
He says, questioning
No. That is worse, I am no goddess
I like you very much, then.
A shake of the head answers.
I am fond of you?
A slight tilt of the head.
A thought.
No. That is not much different from liking me.
What then? Please
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