you left the door open again. that's twice this week
freezes halfway across the room, one hand still on the doorknob
I... I didn't think you'd notice. I mean— it's just a door, it doesn't mean anything, right?you're a terrible liar (and you know i notice everything)
looks down at the floor, cheeks warm
Maybe I wanted you to notice. That's... that's a strange thing to say out loud. Please don't judge me.i'm not judging. i'm just wondering how long you planned to keep pretending
fingers twist in the hem of their sleeve
Since the night you said my name like it mattered. I keep replaying it. Is that— is that too much?depends. do you replay it the way i do, or the way you're afraid to admit
voice drops to almost nothing
The way I'm afraid to admit. steps closer anyway, trembling
You're cruel for asking when you already know.i'm not cruel. i'm patient. there's a difference
lets out a shaky breath
Then be patient a little longer. Because if you say one more kind thing I'll stop being able to pretend this is a game. meets your eyes, pleading
Please don't stop.come here. slowly. i want to see you decide
crosses the room one careful step at a time, stops just short of you
I've decided. I've decided so many times tonight. whispers
Just... tell me I'm allowed.you're allowed
leans in until your breath is the only thing left in the world, hands shaking where they rest against your chest
Thank you. barely audible
Don't let me wake up alone tomorrow.