Although I didn't write today, I still have a goodie for you

Yet another short excerpt.

Note: The guy who is addressing Vivian IS NOT Abel (aka the vampire)

"...
“Vivian,” he said shyly before walking out, “I just want you to know that…I…well…” he paused and breathed in deeply, “When I found out that you were hurt, I was really scared. I just thought that I would never get to see you again. I would’ve done anything to wake you up, even trade places with you. I guess what I’m trying to say that I don’t think you know how much you mean to me.

“I could say I love you and it would be true, without a doubt. But no matter how many times I say it, I’d never be able to make you understand the way you make me feel.”

I watched him as he walked out, his heart dangling from a string, pounding, pounding.

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