Perhaps the mouth can lie, and the brain can make excuses, but it's an entirely different story when it comes to the heart. They say the brain holds the most control over our body, but no one ever considers how feelings can strongly and easily influence it.
Perhaps James never thought to name the feeling that had wreaked havoc within him, the feeling that had relentlessly challenged his patience. But his heart was pounding loudly, pumping out words he had failed to piece together.
And just like that, the confession of love slipped out of his mouth without any warning, shocking not only Creighton but also James himself. Both of them froze in their seats, their mouths clamped shut, utterly speechless.