Damian then proceeded to lay the roses down on the table beside her before sitting down beside Celine. He then leaned over and gently caressed the side of her face, leaning closer towards Celine as he gazed lovingly into her eyes. Celine's eyes widened as a blush formed on her cheeks, causing her to avert her gaze shyly, blushing slightly. When Celine realized what had happened, Damian couldn't help but chuckle, causing Celine to glance back at him. She gave him a small pouty expression, causing Damian to chuckle even more. Soon enough, they both burst out laughing, causing them both to lean forwards and rest their foreheads against each other. After a few moments of silent laughter, Celine and Damian regained their composure."So, do you like the roses?" Damian asked quietly, smirking slightly."Of course I do, you dork." Celine giggled. "How could anyone not like you?""And how would you know I'm dorky?" Damian teased."The fact that you bought the entire garden just for me is pr

Damian chuckled slightly, leaning forwards and pressing their lips together. While it was just a quick kiss, Celine enjoyed it nonetheless. After the kiss ended, Celine rested her forehead against Damian's shoulder before resting her hands tightly onto Damian's back.For a few moments, there was only silence between the pair before Damian spoke up."I missed you…" Damian muttered quietly."I missed you too…" Celine whispered back. "And I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner about how I felt. I know that it probably hurt you to hear that, and I'm so sorry that I put you through that.""Don't be sorry, baby girl." Damian replied gently. "It's alright. I'm glad that you've told me now and that you're no longer afraid to open up to me. I promise that I won't make you feel ashamed or scared of telling me things anymore. I'll always be there for you.""I know. That's exactly what I was hoping you'd say." Celine smiled, placing a soft kiss onto his neck."I love you so much…" Damian murmured.

"You're being ridiculous." Celine groaned in frustration. "You can't blame yourself for anything that has happened in the past. Just because it happened doesn't mean it's your fault that it did. Besides, you're probably the only person in the world that I care about more than anyone else.""But I?""Please…" Celine cut Damian off. "You're hurting yourself and the people who love you, and it's affecting you more than you realise. I'm sure there are things you don't even know about yourself because of how little you speak about them.""But I'm willing to help you learn so that when you do start speaking about it, you'll be better prepared for the pain that comes along with doing so. Just please talk to me. I don't care what you say. It doesn't matter because you're my best friend, and I love you."Damian sighed in defeat, nodding slightly as Celine pulled him into a hug. Sighing in relief once Damian had wrapped his arms around her, Celine pressed a gentle kiss to the top of Damian's he

The thought of seeing him sent a wave of pain through her heart. How many times had she thought about him during these years? How many times had she wished that she was with him? Everytime she did, she immediately reminded herself that it didn't work out between them, and she should forget about him forever. However, when she saw him again, she felt that familiar warmth that had once been ignited within her begin to flutter uncontrollably throughout her entire body. When she finally saw the image of his handsome face appear in her vision, she realised just how much she missed him. She felt like a complete and utter fool. How could she ever think that she had truly fallen in love with someone who didn't even notice her existence? A part of her hoped that he would never notice her. Then maybe, if he did, he wouldn't hate her, and they could be together. Unfortunately, that dream was soon shattered. All it took was one simple sentence spoken by the boy who she loved. Just one word. The

"You should rest now." Celine suggested. "You're not well, after all. And your wounds still haven't healed yet. And besides, you have school tomorrow.""It won't hurt me to stay here for a little longer." Damian smirked. "I'm bored out of my mind. And I'm already feeling better today, which means that there isn't much I can do anyway.""Then don't move." Celine instructed him. "Stay right where you are.""Alright…"Damian sighed quietly as he stared out the window again. His heart was heavy. He was tired. He was sad. Most of all, he was afraid. Afraid of disappointing Celine once again. Afraid of failing at making Celine feel loved again. Afraid of losing her when she inevitably left once more. But above all, afraid of loving her. Afraid of falling in love. Afraid of loving someone who could never truly return his love. He knew how dangerous those words were. How selfish they sounded. He knew how stupid and weird they were. Yet, they still remained stuck in his throat every single