I don’t have it in me right now to panic. So, I just keep staring out the window and try to organize everything he just confessed, my face remaining empty and void.
“Don’t worry,” he pleads. “I’m not going to act the way Colton has. I care about you and I just want you happy. I’ve realized that even if I did have a small chance, it flew out the window when Co...When he came into the picture. And I’m fine with that. I’m not waiting around and hoping that you’ll eventually choose me. I’m not going to mention it or act differently. Having you in my life, caring about me, and being my friend is enough. I love you and I’ve never seen you look happier and more vibrant than I witnessed this past week. I could never want to ruin that or get in the way of it. Even if it’s nothing now or ever again. Either way, I’ll always support you. And when I can be in a relationship where I can be fully dedicated to them and not worry about feeling guilty or like I'm betraying them, I’ll do it.”