Chapter 198: Decisions

As he stood there, the water cascading down his body, he felt the tension melt away and felt his mind clear. He knew he had to make a decision; he knew he couldn't keep going on like this. He had to either act on his feelings or push them aside once and for all. The water beat down on him, a relentless drumbeat that echoed the turmoil in his mind. He knew what he had to do, knew what he had to choose. He took a deep breath, the water dripping from his hair, his eyes still closed. He knew his decision would change everything, knew it would alter the course of their relationship forever. He thought about her, about her smile, her laugh, her eyes. He thought about the way she made him feel, the way she challenged him, the way she cared for him. He thought about the way she had kissed him back, the way she had melted into his arms. He opened his eyes, the water still pounding down on him. He knew what he had to do. He had to tell her how he felt and let her know that he wanted