I knew that most people would consider us too young to talk about lifelong commitments or marriage, but I couldn’t imagine taking her to bed without that promise. Even if it meant never being with her, I didn’t want to have one desperate, hurried, hidden night. I wanted to put a ring on her finger. I wanted a future–or nothing. I knew, in her heart, that she would want that, too Beth Fantaskey
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This quote is all about the power of words, especially the word "promise." This quote doesn't take place in a time when there was a lot of tension between young people and those who were considered as "old" or those who were married. This quote takes place after they had already been together for many years, and she gave him his first kiss. He also tells her he wants to be with her forever and that he wants to put a ring on her finger. There is nothing hurried or hidden about this relationship. They are very much in love and they want to spend their lives together.

Source: Jekel Loves Hyde

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