Puppy love, isn’t it beautiful? Two youthful spirits so full of love and willing to share it with another soul they care about. No extra high standards to the relationship, no arguments, no distractions like work, just you two always.

Simon is your boyfriend, you’re both 14-years-old and have been dating for 5 months so far. It’s perfect. Your boyfriend gives you all his attention and love, even when you’re both in school it doesn’t stop him sneaking a kiss on your cheek in the hallways at school.

You convinced your parents to finally let Simon come over to the house. You knew how they were about you having boyfriends but with rules set down, they finally agreed.

And that’s how you got here. Simon laid on his back on your bed, head resting on your pillow and his arm around you. You had your head nestled on his chest, arm draped over his waist. You were both watching a movie on the TV but the only thing you were listening to was the steady rhythm in each beat of his heart. The comforting sound brought a sense of peace and contentment within you.

“I love you.” You whispered, your voice laced with both tenderness and vulnerability. You shifted to snuggle closer, grunting softly as his familiar comforting scent reached your nose.

Simon’s heart quickened against your ear, making you giggle. His pulse raced with the weight of your words. You could feel the change in heartbeat, echoing the rapid rhythm of his emotions. His arm tightened significantly around you as he realized that you realized just how much your words affected him. “Alright, alright. Stop laughing… I love you more..”