"I..."

I started to deny it, but then I looked into his eyes and knew it was true. There was no point in hiding from the truth anymore. Luke smiled softly and leaned in again, this time pressing a tender kiss against my forehead before helping me up from the floor. As he led me back to my seat at the table, I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace wash over me.

"Thank you,"

I murmured quietly, looking down at my lap.

"No... it's just..."

I trailed off, trying to find the right words. "It's just... I never thought someone like you would want me."

"Want me?" Luke repeated with a chuckle. He pulled out my chair and sat down next to me again. "Jessica, all I ever wanted was for you to be happy. And now that I know what makes you happy..." He shrugged. "Well, I guess we can't go back to the way things were before."