Maybe that's just what it's like to like someone: you're afraid to say it outright, and afraid to hint at it, too.
I firmly believe you won't abandon me.
That's just how I am. I'm proud, but I like you anyway. Not just a little, but so much. I've liked you for such a long time, so long that I'll love you for the rest of my life!
Theme: I don't know why I love you, because love doesn't need a reason.