#CHAPTER 42: Love Confession

MILA The words came out of my mouth before I could even realize what I was saying. Felix tucked a strand of hair behind my ear and pulled me tighter against him. I had never said those words out loud before–I love you–not even to Derek, but it felt true and honest and right. And I did love Felix. I loved him for his kindness and generosity, and for all the similarities we shared. It really did feel like we were two halves of the same heart. If that wasn’t love, I didn’t know what was. For a while we just stayed like that on the couch, holding each other, breathing in the silence. I loved Felix, and Felix loved me. Everything was simply… extra. There was nothing to be stressed or concerned about anymore. So much of our time together had been shrouded in secrets and lies. None of that mattered now. All was well. Felix’s confession about his brother, not to mention his love confession, warmed my heart, filling my soul with a deep sense of calm. I felt close to him,