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“I never really try to hide them.”
“That’s what I admire about you. You’re always just so… you.” Kiera
brushed a strand of Romi’s hair behind her ear. Romi shivered in response.
“I know that you tell me all the time that you respect and admire me, but I
want you to know that I respect you too. And I definitely admire your
courage and your openness. I think you’re one of those rare people who is
truly kind. You seem so fearless.”
“I’m definitely not that.”
“No, you are. I know you don’t see yourself that way, but you’ve inspired
me and helped me so much. I really will talk to my family this weekend. I
promise. I’ll call you after.” Kiera threaded her fingers through Romi’s.
“And I also promise that no matter what happens, I’m not going to change
my mind about us. I might just need a little bit more patience if I’m moody
or upset. I know I’m always asking for time, and I’m sorry for that.”
“Don’t be sorry.” Romi leaned in and placed a kiss on Kiera’s forehead.
“Of course I’ll be here. No matter what happens. I really do know how hard
this can be. I’ve been there myself. And I know it’s probably not a great
thing to say, and I don’t want you to take it the wrong way, but no matter
what happens, my family will always be there for you too. They’re like that.
My brother’s fiancé was a member of our family right from the first time he
brought her to meet my parents.”
“They sound amazing.”
“They are.”
“Even if my parents eventually accept what I have to tell them, I’m not
sure they’ll be so welcoming.”
“That’s alright.” Romi cupped Kiera’s chin. “Really. It’s all going to be
okay. Thank you for letting me talk about this and tell you how I’m feeling.
You have no idea how much I appreciate that.”
“I do. Because you’d do the same for me.”
Kiera leaned in and kissed Romi sweetly, which soon turned into
