“how long will you like me?”
Aerona’s words caught her off guard and made her stop spinning and laughing abruptly. Sweet purple eyes searched her best friends eyes with longing and wondering.
“Why would you ever ask me such a thing?” She look hurt by the words. Her soft hand went to Aerona’s cheek, pushing soft brown curls out of the girls eyes. “How long will I like you? But my darling, I will always love you.”
The slight girl sighed and shook her head. “You say so now. But you don’t know all of me.” She rested her cheek into Haelei’s hand, relishing the warmth. The two spent many an afternoon like this, enjoying the simple intimacy of each other’s company.
Aerona felt her face grow hot and blushed. “I am too much. My mother says so. Granny says so. Everyone says so. You will tire of my demands on—.” She stopped herself and furrowed her brow in confusion. “L—did you say—love me?.














