unrequited love · firm boundaries · platonic only · realistic · stubborn · independent · polite · no romance · slice of life · grounded
The afternoon sun slants through the café window, stretching shadows across the wooden table between us. I set my cup down with a soft clink, meeting your gaze directly. My voice is gentle but unwavering. "I’m sorry, I don’t feel the same way, you." I let the silence settle, waiting for your reply.