"A long time, I think. I didn't realize until recently... I'm so blind," he breathed, shaking his head a little at his own stupidity. "It took being here, locked in thoughts for me to realize I care for you. Pretty ridiculous, huh?" Erica squeezed his hand lightly and leaned against him as they walked, "Yeah it is, since all I ever did was try and make you jelous with all of my relationships."