Sunbeam Lair Huntin' Fer Rabbits

Alarian felt a little more nervous now, as Korei pieced it together out loud. He nodded in response to her second question, finding himself temporarily mute. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke again:
I do love you, Korei-- and I don't think I can tell you if what you feel for Lennon and I is love too, but... I hope it is. The boy touched his nose to her cheek again, gently. It's up to you to figure out what you feel, even though it's confusing.

He took a deep breath and pulled back to meet her eyes. I don't usually, um, love girls this way... but you're special to me. You're the kindest girl I've ever met-- and the prettiest.
The last part had slipped out unbidden, and his cheeks promptly flushed and he looked down.