[She could accept that. Sure. The fact that he was separating their relationship from notions and ideals of a different time...a barely audible sigh of relief escaped her. Back straightening, her smile brightened, and she leaned forward to give him a peck on the cheek.]

I tried to tell him that, too.

I just want to be with you. Like we are now. All that talk about getting married and having kids...I mean, I'm sixteen. Even if I was the type of person who wanted that sort of thing? I'm way too young.