This is impossible

Chapter 71

Alexa's POV

“W…what?” I stuttered dumbly trying to process what he just said. He loves me? That was what he just said, right? Or are my ears playing tricks on me? He stares at me skeptically.

“I said I love you, Lexa. I always have since I met you, but I've always hesitated to tell you about it. I won't hesitate or hold back anymore. I want to be with you forever,” he said, taking my hands in his and smiling.

I heard correctly. He just said he loves me. I hurriedly removed my hands from his in shock, moving backward until I crash dejectedly into my dressing chair.

“Is something wrong?” he asks quickly, rushing over to where I am.

“No, you are pulling my legs, right? This isn't real, right?” I mutter in disbelief.

“This is real. You don't believe what I said?” he inquires, placing his hand on my cheek.

“But why? Why would you love me? We are friends, remember?” I ask, and his hands drop from my cheeks.

“What do you mean by why? I love everything about you, I haven't felt l