I never thought... [Is she getting emotional? Maybe just a little. She sucked in a breath, though, trying her damndest to swallow her emotions long enough to get her words out.]

I didn't think I'd ever be able to have something like this. And... And you are something special, Rhys. You really deserve to hear that, again and again.

[Normally her throat would close up right about now, preventing her from saying anymore. This time, though, the words practically tumbled from her lips.]

I would love to be your girlfriend, Rhys.