Chapter 82

"You're in an awfully good mood for how terribly you felt earlier," he pointed out. I paused, mulling over his observation for a few seconds before replying. "You're right, it's weird; I feel so much better than I did earlier, and happier, too, despite everything that's been going on with my family and classes. I think I was just sleep deprived and stressed because that nap seemed to really help," I insisted. He nodded. "Good, I was worried you were coming down with something serious. I'm going to finish doing a few things on the computer and filing some paperwork while you guys are out. What time will you be back home?" he asked. I completely blocked out every word he said except for home. Tears of happiness pricked my eyes as I thought about how much I loved him. He really did make me so happy. "Woah, woah, woah! What did I say?" he asked cautiously, eyes wide and frantic. "I just love you a lot," I blubbered unintellig