I bare my teeth more than

I say _I love you._

To me, loving is

a threat bigger than death.

Only one can kill you

while you’re still alive.

It’s not that I meant

this blood, it’s just that

you told me red was

your favorite color,

and I panicked.

God, I’m so sorry.

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_For some individuals, experiencing gentleness can unexpectedly trigger aggression. This often happens when the person has never encountered kindness before and perceives it as a tactic meant to weaken them. They might not intend to be hostile; rather, they simply don’t know how to soften their approach. _