Depending on how you are, this can either be annoying or acceptable.

He looked at her and placed his hand on her cheek, "I love you." He said with a sincere smile as he brushed her hair behind her ear.
He leaned in, before pausing and leaning back. "But you don't love me do you?" He asked in a soft and serene tone.

Who the fûck is He?! Who the hêll is her?!
USE NAMES DÃMN IT!