He really didn't want to be apart from her

Sitting side by side on the swing of the garden, James held Elizabeth's shoulder with one hand and let her lean in his arms. He held her left hand with the other hand and stroked it with his fingers from time to time. He was like a child who got a toy that he loved so much and couldn't let it go. Elizabeth cherished and appreciated this rare moment. They confessed their love for each other. They no longer had to guess and fathom each other's thoughts through their casual glances and gestures. They both got what they wanted in the end. It was a wonderful feeling. "Is it tired to sit like this?" They had been sitting in this position for a long time. She was afraid that he would be tired, so she asked softly. James smiled gently. "I'm not tired." He never used to like sitting all the time. But now, he sat with her. Even if they didn't say anything, he didn't feel dull at all, but felt serene and content instead. "James..." "What?"  "I wan to say..." Elizabeth also knew that it was not th