forum “I can’t love you...” Reposting this here (O/O|Romance|Closed|)

Started August 10, 2019 by @Toxic_Persephone group

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“I like your smile. It’s cute.” She commented casually, grinning more to herself.

He blinked, then smiled again. "Ah. Alright. Thanks."

“It is! Do you not believe me?” She asked in response to his blink, giggling softly. “You have a nice smile.”

He laughed a little bit. "Thanks." he said again.

She nodded, humming happily. She swayed to distract herself, unsure of what to say next.

He watched her for a moment, holding the bagged cookies in his hands.

Arabella bit her lip as she felt his eyes on her, swaying some more. She was more nervous around him for some reason.

Asher raised his eyebrows. "What shall we do with these?"

"Well, eat some for ourselves for one. And we do need to give out some to our neighbor. The rest you can give to whoever you want. Except for that one lady that came into your office. I didn't like her one bit." She said bitterly.

Asher nodded a little. At the mention of the woman, he sighed softly. "Yeah. She, uhm…yeah. sorry." He said softly.

Arabella shook her head and gently took his hand. “It’s alright, Asher. I don’t blame you.”

Asher sighed softly. "Yeah, but…I don't know." He shook his head.

She gently tugged him down for a soft kiss. “Asher, I trust you. And I know what happens. I won’t blame you.”

Asher nodded a little, kissing her back. "Alright." He said, wrapping an arm around her.

She snuggled into his chest, listening to his heart beat and breathing in the smell of just him. Had her heart always beat this fast around him? Had her stomach always flipped like this?

Asher smiled, holding her close. He didn't want to let go. And he wasn't quite sure why. Had it always been like this? He didn't think so.

Arabella looked up at him and grinned. “You’re really warm you know.”

He smiled happily. "Mm. Thanks."

She blushed lightly and pressed her cheek against his chest, smiling up at him.

He smiled at her.

She laughed gently and sighed happily. “I like it here. Let’s just never move again.”

He laughed. "But I already made arrangements for the honeymoon!"

“But it’s comfy here.” She replied with a soft giggle, sticking her tongue out at him.

He shrugged. "I guess we can cancel the honeymoon, then." he looked down at her.

She gasped dramatically and shook her head. “Nooo! I want to go!”