His Story (part 3)

"Yes. So much."

 

Nico's heart shattered as soon as he heard the answer. His eyes became wide, and then he lowered his face as he looked away.

 

"I… I see. In that case--"

"But, that doesn't mean I don't love you anymore."

Nico was startled by the continuation of my answer, and I giggled seeing his reaction.

 

"You had such a hard time trying to find out how I feel, huh?"

 

I asked with a big smile, and Nico could only start crying.

"I… I don't want to… hurt you."

 

Nico answered as he wiped the tears off his cheeks, and he grinned as well after learning the answer.

 

"I hated you for keeping all the secrets from me. But, I won't hate you for all the things that happened to me because you were close to me.