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I walked back up the stairs to my apartment, coffee and donuts in hand, with a certain spring in my step. I felt absolutely on top of the world.
Last night with Lucy was perfect. I had to tell her how I felt for her; I just couldn't wait any longer—but when she reciprocated my feelings for her and echoed the same sentiment this morning... I don't think I have felt that happy in years. Maybe ever.
I could still hear her words in my head, "I love you." I found it hard to believe that she could possibly feel such a way about me, and yet, when I awoke in the morning, there she was beside me, wrapped up in my arms. This wasn't a dream; she was really there, in my bed, telling me she loved me. I didn't want to let her go. I couldn't let her go. How did I get so lucky?
All the same, there is still so much she needs to know about me... maybe tonight we'll finally get around to talking about it...
I knew it was very unlikely I would chalk up the nerve to have this conversation with her so soon, but at the rate things were progressing between us, I didn't feel like it could wait much longer. Knowing the things that had already transpired between us, it would be nearly impossible to keep quiet for much longer. I only hoped she wouldn't change her mind about me after finding out the complete truth. I can't lose her.
I turned the final corner in the stairwell and began my trek up the last few steps before reaching the landing where my apartment is located.
I took one look at my front door, wide open in front of me, and panic set in immediately.
