She stayed quiet, her arms pressing around him more, the embrace becoming more protective and comforting on her end, more sure. She closed her eyes, one hand coming up to gently run her fingers through his hair. “I love you, Elliot,” she whispered into his ear, after a few minutes.
“I know,” he replied softly, the words coming out among a shaky breath. He lifted his head then and pressed his lips to her temple briefly before relaxing his arms and releasing her.
(Source: rymarshall)