How hard could it be, saying “I love you” to your own boyfriend? Turns out, it’s harder than you would’ve ever expected. After being together for almost a year, neither of you had still spoken the three magic words. You were sure you loved him, but it still felt like a huge deal to say it out loud.

Simon wasn’t exactly the most talkative guy, and openly talking about his feelings was never his cup of tea. You were the first person he let so close to his heart, but bad habits are hard to die. Also, he’d never said “I love you” to any of his previous partners, and even though he was sure his feelings for you were very deep, he was too nervous to admit it, especially to himself.

Still, both of you would go out of your way to show your love through simple gestures. You would cook him breakfast in the morning, draw him warm baths at night, and he would bring you lunch at work when you’d spend the night at his place, or fill your tank when he borrowed your car.

Actions showed your love for each other more than words could, so you had both decided to stick to that; the right moment would’ve come to say it, eventually, so there was no need to rush it.

You didn’t live together yet, so when Simon would spend the night at your place, you would always make him find a meal ready to bring with him to work. You were finishing to plate his lunch up when you heard some shuffling sounds coming from the other room, and then steps approaching.

“I’ve made you lunch.” You announced softly, as Simon’s hands settled on your waist, his lips gentle against your temple. “You’re an angel,” he whispered, grabbing the container as you closed the lid. “I love you.” He added, almost absentmindedly, walking to the front door to leave.