“Really? So what’s the song?”

“Here. It’s from that movie Must Love Dogs” I say, getting up from the couch. I went to the stereo and turned it on and then muted the television.

The song started to play and I watch Dana listen to the song. You can see her straining to hear get the words. As she catches what the words are, she starts to grin. “Wow, Al, did you write the song?”

“Cute Dane, Cute.” I say. Then I picked up the pillow and threw it at her. Dana got off of the couch and walked over to me and grabbed me.

“I love you Alice. You do know that, right?”

I smile broadly, thinking its possible that I can actually hurt my cheeks if I keep this up, “I do, Babe. I really do. For the first time in a very long time, I’m not questioning anything. I just want to enjoy it and stop second guessing. Thank you.”

“What are you thanking me for?”

“For loving me enough that I can actually believe it. I had stopped thinking I would ever experience that.”

“Oh Alice, you so don’t have to thank me for loving you. It’s totally selfish of me, absolutely selfish.” She pulls me to her and kisses me. “Come here.” She orders, grabbing my hand and pulling me into the bedroom. I follow with a smile from ear to ear and shut the door behind me.

Lyrics

Its just like me to over think this somehow

Or analyze it till I’m blue

And let my head take over my emotions

Ignore them like I always do

But id rather be in love with you

I could take all the lessons learned form past loves

Color my judgment with old news

Convince myself that only fools chase rainbows

Or find some other poor excuse

But id rather be in love with you

Just let it happen

That’s all I need to do

Let my heart lead me

And where my heart keeps leading me

Is straight back to you

So if you’re wondering why I’m telling you this

Instead of holding back the truth

Revealing all these feelings that I’ve been feeling

Hoping that you feel them too

Its because id rather be in love with you