Evelyn was startled by Caden Lockwood's shout, staring at him blankly, forgetting even to breathe.
Caden crinkled his brows in irritation, a blush climbing his cheeks at an inopportune moment.
He glared at her, fiercely, yet his eyes were brimming with tenderness.
"You yearn for simplicity, I live a complex life; you are without guile, I'm often calculating; from every angle, we seem mismatched, and yet I..." At this point, a deep emotion flashed in Caden's eyes.
He sighed before continuing, "And yet, when others say we're not right for each other, I get angry, unconsciously seeking our commonalities. We both love meat, we both enjoy the sunshine, we both habitually rinse our mouths before brushing our teeth. With each shared interest, I find more joy."
"..."
"Being around you, smiling seems so natural. I've realized that I've come to love everything you love."
"..."
He looked into her eyes, softly parting his lips, "Tell me, is this... love?"
