"Says you." He smiled at her. He could practically see the thoughts running through her mind. Why was he still here? It wasn't right for him to be. Was it? But wasn't this what he deserved? What he'd wanted for so long?

Closing his eyes a moment, he smiled inwardly, nodding to himself imperceptibly. One arm slid around her neck, fingers threading through her hair gently and pulling her close. There was a moment where he almost, almost kissed her. But at the last instant, he tilted his head up, pressing his lips gently to her forehead.

He couldn't do that to Jonas. But he could still say it. "You know I love you, right?"