Boomer pulled her in close, partly so she wouldn't see him looking up at the ceiling. If she felt how he did and she loved him, wouldn't it follow that he loved her too? Seemed right. Now, his brain joined his heart in accelerating at this new turn of events, only his heart was keeping up with itself. First woman he ever loved, felt like the only woman he'd ever love, and she was a Powerpuff Girl. He knew he should feel weird about it, but really he was just satisfied. They weren't enemies anymore and hadn't been since maybe..what, two years after he was created? Sixteen years is a long time to hold a grudge, especially when you're the one who picked the fight. That had been let go of years ago, so really there was nothing in titles to keep them apart.<br/><br/>He smiled at that thought, holding Bubbles closer. "only if i really need to. even then, i'll come back as soon as i'm able." His voice was soft and reassuring as he tried to get her to fall asleep with him. He wanted to feel her let go of consciousness feeling completely safe and cared for, to hear her sigh in total and utter contentment.