"I don't know about that," Ioan said with a blush. He sat back, pressing into the L where the arm and back of the couch met. He'd never been good with compliments. "I'm not that great. But I do love you, and I'll be here for you, no matter what. Whether it's as your boyfriend or not, I will be. I can't imagine my life without you. You have no idea..." Ioan shook his head again. He seemed to be at a loss for words a lot lately. "No idea how afraid I was that something bad had happened again, when you didn't come see me or talk to me."
But then he smiled again. Smiling was more comfortable with Romilda. It was natural and he felt happiest when she was near him anymore.
"There's bound to be someone in this school that can help us."