[He smiled lightly as her hand brushed through his hair, but when she spoke, he reached up and caught her hand, pulling it down from his head slowly until he could kiss her palm.]
I do believe that's the first time you've said so.
[He'd known - he'd thought he'd known. Then he'd convinced himself she hadn't. It was easier that way.]
[Spam]
I do believe that's the first time you've said so.
[He'd known - he'd thought he'd known. Then he'd convinced himself she hadn't. It was easier that way.]