"Lina, I'm tired of just being friends! I don't know how but, I fell in love with you!" yelled Maverick finally, throwing his hands up in the air in annoyance. "You're in love with me?" whispered Nia. Maverick looked back to Nia and let out a sigh. There was no point in denying it now. The truth was out. " How could I not be?" answered Maverick, looking anywhere besides the girl in front of him. "All the girls who throw themselves at you, how are you in love with me," said Nia. "I don't want those girls. I want you. I want to hold you in my arms all the time and protect you from the outside world. I love the way your dimples show when you laugh. I've never had feelings this strong for anyone. But I do have them and they're for you." said Maverick. "I love everything about you, Lina. From all of your curves to the hint of green in your eyes. I love the way that you care about my daughter and everyone else, to the way you put everyone else before yourself. I want you in my life and not as just my friend" said Maverick. Nia didn't respond, instead, she stood from her spot on the couch wrapping her arms around Maverick's neck she kissed him intensly.