ay，”　sukie　stammered，　her　cheeks　flushing　with　a　mix　of　embarrassment　and　happiness.　she　looked　into　erik’s　eyes，　searching　for　the　sincerity　she　knew　was　there.

erik　reached　out，　gently　taking　her　hands　in　his.　“you　don’t　have　to　say　anything　right　now，”　he　said　softly.　“i　just　needed　you　to　know　how　i　feel.　whatever　your　decision，　i’ll　respect　it.”

sukie　felt　a　rush　of　warmth　spread　through　her　chest.　the　sincerity　in　erik’s　words　and　the　tenderness　in　his　touch　melted　away　her　doubts.　she　took　a　step　closer，　her　eyes　never　leaving　his.　“erik，　i’ve　been　so　confused　about　my　feelings.　i　never　imagined　finding　love　in　a　place　so　far　from　home，　but　you’ve　become　my　anchor　here.　i　think…　i　think　i　love　you　too.”

erik’s　eyes　widened　in　surprise　and　relief，　a　broad　smile　spreading　across　his　face.　“you　have　no　idea　how　happy　that　makes　me，”　he　said，　pulling　her　into　a　tight　embrace.　the　world　around　them　seemed　to　blur　as　they　stood　there，　wrapped　in　each　other’s

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