I Said It First

by Sassy In Love

He said, "I love you." Just as we were hanging up the phone.

And I hung up.

And then I called him back.

"Did you just say you loved me?"

Laughter. "Yes, I did. And it just flowed out and I was just right now looking for my phone to call you back and tell you not to be scared cuz I said that."

"Why would I be afraid?" I ask.

"I don't know. I didn't know how you would react to me saying it."

Silence.

"Well, it doesn't scare me," I offer.

"Well, there you have it then," he says. "I said it first."