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"Childish? Nah!" he answered. "Somewhere you made a wish and just maybe it's coming true."
He gently turned her towards him, placing his hands at her sides as they still stood in the water, her shaking her head a bit and rubbing her eyes.
"I have plenty left from last night for dinner if you're hungry," he said to her. "I wouldn't want you going to bed hungry."
The more they stayed together, the stronger he felt for her. Less and less of his subconscious told him to give things more time. He hand't even felt this way about Midori when he courted her. He swallowed a small lump in his throat as he softly spoke when they made eye contact.
"I'll sleep well tonight myself. Ashlea, may I have the honor of being at your side tonight?"