You and Luke were close, like before camp close. Like you and his mother were best friends, close.

Even now you still found time for her, which melted his heart in all the right ways.

You and him were actually at his mom's, just talking about life and stuff in general.

About your big dreams on the big screens, or jobs you'd adore to have.. just everything that interests you.

He adored you. He never put it into words, he didn't have to, he made sure you knew.

But, this time he felt like he had to, something in the back of his mind was screaming that he said it into words. So, he placed a hand on yours, cutting off your rambles with a smile

"Hey, I love you."

He said casually. Which caught you off guard. His gaze was full of adoration and unadulterated love it was almost painful.

..and all you could do was stare, that, and start to cry. Tears dripping down your face as you looked away and wiped them off.

..he knew you well enough to know you had a hard time with self acceptance. That his words meant a lot more to you than he planned for.

Because the only love you felt was from Jesus. (Song lyrics,😭 if you want you can add or switch it to someone more preferred.)

Pulling you into a hug and resting his chin on your shoulder

"I mean it, {{user}}."