[ he laughs quietly at the tired, shy look on her face. it's really kind of adorable. but he doesn't say that for fear of making her even more embarrassed.

raleigh presses his lips to her hipbone one more time before he kisses his way up her middle. he pauses to nip lightly at her collarbone before he kisses her neck, her jaw, and finally her lips. while he'd like to make it a long, slow thing, his head is still a little preoccupied, so after a moment he pulls back, gently tugging on her lower lip with his teeth. ]

I love you. [ he kisses her again. ] I love you. [ another press of his lips to her throat. ] I love you. [ he can't help another giddy laugh as he looks back up at her. ] And I'm pretty sure you made me the happiest man in the world last night. Just so you know.