messythoughtsandscribbledplots:

“Did you think about me?” As much as I️ thought about you? the protagonist didn’t add. As much as I hoped and dreamed and prayed that you would come back?

“Would it make you feel better if I️ said yes?”

The protagonist let out a choked laugh, shook their head, took a deep breath.

“It would help,” they whispered, fighting back tears, “if you actually meant it.”