[He grows silent for a moment. Alex doesn't like physical affection, but this is a bit more serious, so he takes off his shirt (he still has that white tank-top underneath) and motions for her to place her hand over his heart.]
She sounds like the exception to the rule. [Stefan's trying - and failing a little - to keep his voice even.] My heart doesn't beat as often as it should, but it's still there.
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She sounds like the exception to the rule. [Stefan's trying - and failing a little - to keep his voice even.] My heart doesn't beat as often as it should, but it's still there.