He pulled back slightly, looking down into her large eyes. He wasn't sure what she was asking he knew but he'd answer both as if she had asked specifically.<br/><br/>"I know I'm falling for you because I can't get you out of my head. You're the first thing I think about upon waking and the last thing before I fall asleep. And I know you think you don't deserve it because of the past you hide from.<br/><br/>"I can see that fear in your eyes. I think you believe because they were able to hurt you, their own daughter, in such a way, that anyone can hurt you." He cupped her cheeks then.<br/><br/>"I want you to know that you deserve to be loved, deserve to be cherished. You are special, sweetness, in so many ways. And if you'll let me, I want to show you just how much every single day for as long as you'll let me."<br/><br/>That love he felt was shining in his hazel eyes and he hoped she could see the sincerity on his face.