[She really shouldn't have said that. He knows she didn't really mean it the way he processed it, but he can't help the way he suddenly pulls away from her and he can't keep the fear and hurt from his face.
Honesty, right? It sucks.]
I want to.
[It feels a lot like he has to. There's no alternative; he either deals with it, or he doesn't have her.
He's not sure which would hurt more, but he knows which option he prefers.]
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Honesty, right? It sucks.]
I want to.
[It feels a lot like he has to. There's no alternative; he either deals with it, or he doesn't have her.
He's not sure which would hurt more, but he knows which option he prefers.]
I'll figure it out. I just need more time.
[Not yet, Steph, please.]