[she stares up at him as he starts to speak, then lowers her gaze and turns red as she takes in what he's saying. scoots a little closer. she tucks her head under his chin so she's cuddled close—and so she can hide that red face even though she knows he's trying to see it.]
[action] sob that's so sweet I can't
No. I know that I'll have you by my side.