[Those three words are still a new enough thing that they are enough to stir up the butterflies in her stomach -- which were pretty well stirred as it was, really. She's also flushed and she can feel her heartbeat quicken a little as she returns the embrace.]

And I love you, too. [She gives Rei a soft kiss as well.] I wish that I could spend every night like this, falling asleep in your arms, not thinking about anything other than being with you. But when I do have that chance...I'm going to take advantage of it as much as I can.

[She kisses Rei again, this time lingering a little longer before pulling back.]