"What difference does it make how we met?" Melody questioned as she attempted to control her emotions. "I love you. Isn't that all that matters?"

"I love you too." Even though Calvin's response was automatic, it was heartfelt. He really and truly loved her.
"Can I come to you, Cal?" she asked over the distance. "When I think of you not being with me, it aches like crazy. I can't stand this!"

"Yes...yes, come to me now," Calvin whispered into the phone. "I want you here with me."

"We won't tell anyone, will we?" Melody sobbed into the phone. "If no one knows, they can't stop us."

"True," he responded with new hope rising in his voice. "Come quickly."