You have me, Lia

He gradually brought his face closer to mine, and slowly and softly he kissed every drop of tear that fell from my eyes. How nice, it’s so good to feel every touch from him.

"Knowing from others that you cried so much back then, it hurts me a lot; but it hurts even more to see you cry in front of me now, so please, Lia.” Like me, he is struggling, hurting, and doesn't know what to do to calm me.

"I-I like you, Darius." After stuttering, finally, the words I had been trying to say for too long came out, "I tried, I stopped liking you but I couldn't." My voice became weaker, and my heart was beating like crazy. My chest is tightening, but it’s not that hurt.

I don't know why I'm shaking now if it's because I'm nervous or so happy that I finally don't have to hide it for so long.

"I didn't expect to hear that word from you today, after all, you avoided me. I…”

I shook my head, "You don't have to answer me right away, I just said what I feel because I can't hide it anymore," I cut him o