" I love you "she said.
he took a long breath of what ? relieve ?
Noticing his odd expressions she quickly turned it, she always wanted NOT TO DO THIS BUT NOW SHE DID . she never wanted it.
" I was joking ." she said at last , as if she have fought battles to take out the words. "don't take it seriously ." she sounded disappointed as well as repenting.
" hmm.... I .. . look I love you too ." he said . its the truth. it is not a joke. its has been a matter of life for him.
she smiled. fury sweeps her face. again.
but instead that , he said " except I was not joking."