lower level love
when you initially are dating someone and you dig them but aren't prepared to go straight to the regular "I love you" route, yet you want to express that there is a feeling of love that hasn't yet evolved into a full fledged love.
Cassidy, I really have been digging hanging out with and getting to know you and I just want you to know that I lower level love you and I think in time that my lll could grow into something bigger.