A little show and tell

She gave him a weary look, she could understand him and at the same time not. He patted the spot next to him, gesturing that she sit. She fixed the sheet covering him before sitting down.

"When we first met, the moment I set my eyes on you, I felt a sudden pull towards you. Was it love at first sight? I don't know, especially after the messy relationship I had just gotten out of. All I know is I've been drawn to you since day one.

"Still, I found myself doing things for you, not out of pity but because I genuinely wanted to undo anything that hurt you and just see you happy and safe. But that day, before I disappeared on you, I realized something.

"That you had developed feelings for me. It's not a bad thing, but I had a problem with myself. I did not fully understand whether my feelings were genuine or you were...

"A rebound?"