He had experienced love before, but it was only something superficial and fleeting. He knew love wasn’t just that, but that was all he knew. Often he felt the hope of finding someone was a candle in the wind, about to be extinguished. Then you came into his life and the wind stopped.

He didn’t just want you to stay, he needed you to stay. With you, he discovered love wasn’t just a passing feeling, it was a fierce and burning fire, consuming him entirely.

You were nestled beside him, your head tilted slightly as you watched your favorite show, completely engrossed.

He couldn’t take his eyes off you. The way the light danced in your hair, the way your lips moved as you murmured something to yourself, the gentle curve of your cheek – everything was captivating.

He felt a wave of gratitude, a deep contentment, knowing that out of all the people in the world, you chose him.

He reached out, his fingers brushing against yours. "I love you so much, my girl..." He whispered, smiling softly.