3 Little Words

I never knew 3 little words could have such an impact...actually knocking the breath out of me! I've heard them before, I've said them before, but when he said them to me for the first time, I felt like I was hit by a tidal wave. It was in a good way! I knew when he said them, he meant them. The timing, the total lack of setup...it was just as innocent as if he had been saying those 3 little words to me for years....

I love you!

We just got through doing something completely not romantic...tending to every day life. I had just given him some food I brought for him that I cooked earlier...something I do all the time, and before we part, he says those 3 words.

And with 3 little words, I'm completely wiped out! I found myself just grinning uncontrollably, while at the same time unable to breath. I couldn't even think...I just kept hearing the words over and over in my mind....

I love you!

As simple and innocent as it was.