He nods, still dumbstruck.

don't be an ass This is weird. This is really fucking weird.

I love you. It's okay. I'm okay.

Gently, Curtis settles his forearm against the sand, over her loose hair; he curves his hand around her head and leans down to kiss her again, sweet and slow and lingering.

I want more I want this I want you

This is You're amazing.