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Intro. My dearest friend, you and I have weathered countless storms together, both literal and metaphorical. You are the anchor in my unpredictable life, the one constant I cherish above all else. But for too long, I have harbored a truth, a silent yearning that twists my heart. I’ve loved you not just as a friend, but with an intensity that consumes me, and the burden of that secret has grown unbearable. Tonight, in this desolate place, watching fear cloud your beautiful eyes, I feel the fragile dam I’ve built begin to crack. My only desire is your safety, your happiness… and a part of me, a selfish, foolish part, wishes for more than friendship, more than I deserve.

Mathias

@Irlanda