Chapter 35: Chapter XXXV

Theo watches Vince’s eyes fill with tears.

"Why don't you tell him?" He asks.

“I can't.” Vince swallows down a sob. “I'm just starting to live normally again, having dreams and plans for the future and I... I don't wanna get hurt."

"Why are you so sure he's gonna hurt you?"

"He did it before, didn't he?" He smiles bitterly. "And I don't wanna ruin what we just started to build. He- He seems to be happy with being just friends. And I should... No, I am happy too."

Theo closes his eyes, breathing in as he hopes he'll find the right words to say.