"No."
Xavier's world shattered.
When she saw the expression on his face, she clarified, "No, I didn't mean that I said no to being your girlfriend, I meant that you are perfect. Maybe you think you're imperfect and that you don't deserve me but you are perfect. To me, at least."
He glared at her.
"You gave me a scare, you're lucky you're you."
"Hehe. Besides, how could I say no?"
"So–"
Xavier's jaw dropped.
So she hadn't rejected him.
"Yes," Madeline said.
"Yes?"
"Yeah," Madeline said, nodding, a grin forming on her face.
"Yeah?"
"How many times do you need me to repeat it? Yes," Madeline said, the widest grin on her face.
Xavier brought her into the tightest embrace, picking her up and twirling her around. He had never felt any happier.