'Well I do. I really started an effect. A terrible effect." She sat up, causing the bird to stir. "I.. Ugh..."
She seemed panicked. "August, I've caused something horrible. I.. I wouldn't leave you but I'm afraid."
She ran her hands through her hair nervously. "It's not, though. If that was all that mattered then you would let me love you and you would trust me. It's not all that matters!"
He pinched the bridge of his nose for a moment, still laughing weakly before looking up at her with his sweet, familiar smile on his face. "I love you."