[He hadn't expected her to say it back. He didn't say it so that he could hear her say it back. He just needed her to know it, but... God, he didn't realize how nice it could be. He's heard the word before from family, from Ella when she's still in the process of insulting him. And surely his girlfriend from University said while they were together. But right now, it's like it's the first time someone has ever said they loved him.
His eyes get misty in a hurry (will 7). Between his fear of the war and his feelings for her, he just can't handle his own emotions right now. Trying to talk right now is probably a bad idea, because he will actually turn into a blubbering mess. So instead of saying anything, he just turns in towards her and pulls her towards him at the same time to kiss her. Normally, he's more gentle and sweet about it. But the circumstances here have made him feel that much stronger about making it a memorable kiss. He wants to make sure she has plenty to remember what she's fighting to keep hold of.]
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His eyes get misty in a hurry (will 7). Between his fear of the war and his feelings for her, he just can't handle his own emotions right now. Trying to talk right now is probably a bad idea, because he will actually turn into a blubbering mess. So instead of saying anything, he just turns in towards her and pulls her towards him at the same time to kiss her. Normally, he's more gentle and sweet about it. But the circumstances here have made him feel that much stronger about making it a memorable kiss. He wants to make sure she has plenty to remember what she's fighting to keep hold of.]