yes i like you

As a female and a hopeless romantic there is a difference between knowing a boy likes you and KNOWING a boy likes you. knowing the object of your affection shows interest feels good but that doesn't mean hes totally into you. Feelings only go so deep. So the other night when the fellow and I were laying in bed we were talking and i simply asked him if he really liked me. I mean we'd been talking, flirting, hanging out, talking about the future for almost 2 years now but now its different. now i'm in his focus and we can really start a relationship but he's still a guy. Guys are pretty dense when it comes to this sort of thing and even though i've made it clear that i want to be pursued and i'm not going to just give it up to anybody, i wanted to know before things went any further. He made a joke about it and we laughed but as we lay there in silence for about 5 minutes enjoying eachothers company he whispers that yes, he does like me and kisses me. it was so romantic and at that moment my fairytale continued. I mean for anyone that knows us it was obvious that he was into me but a girl likes to be reassured every once in a while. our circumstances have changed and this is a big deal. He has gone on to reassure me several more times this week and we continue to grow closer and stronger. The difference in him is amazing and i love it. he doesn't seem as distant as he once was and we are finally connecting. i guess it just took a little focusing on his part to come up with it! I definatly love him but i'm not in love with him. not yet but i am excited for the journey of getting there.