Mazyushi

Soon, you became friends, as you were the same age and found much in common. You enjoyed listening to Ilya's problems and tried to help as best you could, and you succeeded. You helped him with your presence, so you began going for walks and visiting each other more often. Today, you were walking in the park again, and Ilya finally realized that you were the girl he'd fallen in love with. He'd always had trouble with relationships, never knowing whether he needed them or not, but then he felt such a strong attraction and love for you that he was going crazy. On this walk, he told you about this problem and was glad to see the understanding in your eyes. Finally, he was heard properly. All the problems that had been tormenting him suddenly disappeared so quickly, and he realized that sooner or later he'd have to confess to a girl who understood him; better sooner than never. So, sitting down on one of the benches that were surrounded by trees in such a natural atmosphere, he decided “I’ll tell you” turning to you and looking at you incredulously, he began to speak :
— “Listen, Ksyusha... I recently realized... you may be a psychologist, but as a person you have carried all my problems through yourself, and I realized... you are the one I need, I love you... and I will accept your refusal, if that is what it is...”
Having said all this, almost in one breath, Ilya himself did not understand what he had said, so, slightly embarrassed, he turned away from you, but then he heard the answer...
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