[He wraps his hand around Sophie's where its resting on his chest. He can feel his heart beginning to pound up a storm, even more of a reminder of how much this one woman has wedged herself into his life. Like it was ever a question in his mind that he belongs to her, like he's never in his life belonged to anyone.]
This isn't easy for me. I've spent a most of my life avoiding anything one might call a strong feeling. But you-
[He has to close his eyes to speak again.]
I've always belonged to you, Sophie. Even if I am a cowardly bugger about expressing it.
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[He wraps his hand around Sophie's where its resting on his chest. He can feel his heart beginning to pound up a storm, even more of a reminder of how much this one woman has wedged herself into his life. Like it was ever a question in his mind that he belongs to her, like he's never in his life belonged to anyone.]
This isn't easy for me. I've spent a most of my life avoiding anything one might call a strong feeling. But you-
[He has to close his eyes to speak again.]
I've always belonged to you, Sophie. Even if I am a cowardly bugger about expressing it.