Her words had cut deep, hanging in the air like a heavy fog. He had spent months playing it safe, holding back his feelings behind a wall of cool indifference and exhausting jealousy. He had been so afraid of getting hurt that he ended up hurting the only person who ever truly saw him.
He thought about everything she had taught him. She had shown him what it meant to be present, to be vulnerable, and to care without keeping score. Her love had sent his chaotic future into clearer dimensions, mapping out a life he was now terrified of losing. Simply Red - Stars lyrics
"I know I hurt you," Leo said, his voice raw and shaking. "And I know making up might not be your intention right now. But I need you to know the truth. I'm done holding back. I want to fall from the stars, straight into your arms. I feel you, and I just hope you can comprehend how much I love you." Her words had cut deep, hanging in the air like a heavy fog
He didn't want to be another silent voice driving himself crazy with unspoken words. He didn’t want to be the man who tried to hurt her just to protect his own fragile ego. He thought about everything she had taught him