CHAPTER 75: CHARMING

Considering the circumstances, acknowledging my love for Max came easily to me. However, expressing it to him? Well, that's going to require some time. There are numerous matters we must resolve first, experiences to share, and, especially, his significant undisclosed secret. I need some courage before I can confidently speak those three cherished words to him. Until then, my actions will have to convey my feelings more effectively than words can. Nevertheless, I hope he understands, and I hope he senses just how deeply I care for him.

"Never mind," Max abruptly decides to dismiss his earlier question. I furrow my eyebrows.

"It did?"

"Yup," he says, planting a gentle kiss on my nose. "And for the record, right back at ya."

Okay, he's definitely skilled at reading emotions. What's next? Reading my mind?

"I'm pretty sure he has every part of your body figured out by now," my inner voice, Buffy, comments with a touch of humor.

'Hello darkness, my old friend,' I silently sing to her. "Hav