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They lay there entangled in each other.
One of his arms sandwiched between the fatty folds of her tummy and his.
She kissed the side of his face, right near his ear.
"I love you", she whispered, softly.
She heard him whisper "I love you too", but he didn't move.
Right response, but she felt unsatisfied.
She wrapped her arms around his neck and gave it a good squeeze.
"I lurrrrve youu" she said, just like she would if she was saying she loves chocolates.
He didn't answer, but she felt him pull away.
She opened her eyes to face his grinning eyes.
yes.
That's the reaction she wanted.