"I wanted to kiss you last night. I've wanted to for so, so long but there are rules in place for a reason-yoi. I'd never want to hurt you. And in my position it could be seen as an abuse of power, as if I forced you into a relationship with me and I could never-yoi." As soon as he opened his mouth it was as if the flood gates burst open. Every thought, every doubt that played on repeat when he saw her smile tumbling past his lips. Unstoppable and raw. "Pops has always said we're not supposed to mess with the nurses, and I've always taken his words as law, butโฆI shouldn't have let that stop me-yoi. I'm a pirate. Not a paragon of heroics or a knight in shining armor. We take what our heart wants-yoi. And what my heart wants is you. To kiss you, like I couldn't last night. To hold you, grow old together-yoi." Taking one final deep breath, one final pause, he admits, breathless, "I love you, Coralee."
All My Love
Marcolee, 3k words, confessions
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