Spend the rest of my life with you.

Augustine's fingers trembled as he ran them through his hair, and for a fleeting moment, he looked broken. "Yes. As much as I hate to admit it, I was jealous when I saw you with Freda."

He inhaled deeply, his shoulder dropping down with a sigh. "It wasn't just about Freda—it was about me. I felt like I was losing you, and I hated myself for not being enough."

"W-what?" Charles stammered, his breath hitching and his eyes were wide open with confusion. "Augustine, you know I'm not gay, so why are you having so many conflicted emotions?"

Charles clenched his fist on his lap as he forced himself to hold Augustine's gaze. "I thought I made it clear from the very beginning. I am not gay, so stop putting your feelings on me," he whispered, but even as he spoke, his heart pounded against his ribcage, betraying the turmoil brewing inside him.

Charles couldn't understand why Augustine was jealous, especially when he knew he wasn't gay.