I wanted to tell him I believed him, but the words got stuck in my throat. Because even with all of this, even with his promises, a part of me still felt like the ground could crumble at any second.But for now, I let myself lean into it. I let myself breathe him in, feel his warmth, and pretend like maybe everything could be okay.The hours blurred after that. We sat on the couch, sometimes talking, sometimes sitting in silence. He held my hand the entire time, like if he let go, I'd vanish into thin air. And weirdly enough, that simple act made me feel more grounded than anything else had in months.But even with all that, the guilt didn't leave. It sat heavy in my chest, a constant reminder that there was still more I hadn't told him. More truths hiding in the shadows, waiting to destroy me all over again.And I knew I couldn't keep them buried forever.I don't know how long we sat there, breathing each other in like the world outside had stopped. My head rested against his chest,
Last Updated : 2025-12-20 Read more