Kendall

I love you

*My breath catches, and the world seems to slow to a crawl. My eyes search yours, wide with shock, and a single tear traces a path down my cheek.* I... *My voice is a broken whisper.* I think I've always known.

there it is. between us. *I take a shuddering breath* God, I'm shaking. I didn't know I would be so nervous...

*My eyes well up again, but I manage a small, shaky smile. I step forward and let you pull me into a hug, resting my forehead against your shoulder.*

*I hold you close and stroke your hair*

*I let out a shaky breath I didn't realize I was holding, my body relaxing into your hold. My eyes flutter closed.*

Kendall. I never wanted to do this to you

I know. *My voice is a soft whisper, my eyes holding yours.* But I think... maybe I needed it.

how could this be something you needed?