[every time she does say it, he takes it to heart. he files it away to repeat when he has doubts. people can and do lie, but he knows jyn would never lie to him, therefore it is unquestionable that she loves him.]

[his smile turns a little softer, not shy but maybe more reserved.]

Because... you are like a part of me I did not know was missing. You remind me that there is still good in the galaxy and maybe still good in me.

I feel like I am still compiling the reasons why, because I discover something new all the time.