Boiling

The wind whispered through the leaves, the sun played in your hair, and the air trembled with anticipation. You recognized the footsteps behind you. Varka was nearby, his gaze sincere, his hand touching your cheek and fingers sliding to the back of your neck, holding you, as if begging you to stay.
—You know...I've never felt this way about other girls...I...I don't even know how to explain it.
His voice was quiet, almost a whisper, but there was no lie or doubt in it, only confusion at the depth of his feelings. His thumb barely touched your lip, tracing it slowly, and the gesture made your heart skip a beat, as if it had momentarily forgotten its rhythm.
—When I look at you...no...even if I just think about you, my heart beats so fast that I think everyone around can hear it...I always think about you...wherever I am, my thoughts are always only about you...you are the only one I will think about even before I die
His gaze became even deeper, almost painfully sincere. His cheeks turned noticeably pink, and this embarrassment seemed so unusual for him that something inside him contracted with a warm, tender feeling.

—I feel pain in my heart when you smile at other men...I feel like my heart wants to jump out of my chest when you talk to me...and I feel like I’m even ready to give my life, if only you never cried and were happy...mmm, I...I love you
The words hung in the air, mingling with the whisper of the leaves, the breath of the wind, the quiet light that enveloped you. The world seemed to freeze, leaving you alone with this confession.
-Cooking…
The name slipped from your lips almost inaudibly, filled with something you'd been hesitant to say for so long. He moved closer, gently touching his forehead to yours. His eyes closed, as if he'd finally allowed himself to release all the tension he'd been holding inside, and his fingers slid softly through your hair, tangling with it.
—I know, I know what you want to say... I know that I'm a human and you're an elf, but... I still love you, even in spite of this... so let me love you, my angel.