I just...once I realized what my feelings meant, it feels like I've been in love with you my whole life, looking back at everything. [she blushes and looks at her hands. this is embarrassing.] So yeah, I...thought maybe I'd said something earlier.

[it feels like everything she does, from bringing him water when he's playing to pressing kisses to his jaw when they're laying together in bed, just seems to further demonstrate how much she loves him. but actually saying it and showing it are two very different things, so she doesn't hold it against him.

it does steal her breath away, though, to hear the words that follow his surprised exclamation, because he just...aomine daiki isn't an emotional man, not in that way. she's never doubted that he cared, but he seemed to spend most of his time in one of three categories (arrogant, sleepy, or angry) and this soft, tender side of him leaves her always leaves her in awe. she leans closer, looking up at him with surprise clearly written on her face.] You do?