Peter slowly grabbed Sadie’s hand, placing it towards his heart.

“You know my love is deep for you. I love you.” Said Peter.

Sadie stood still. She was trembling nervously.

“I- um.” Replied Sadie, looking down.

Peter lifted Sadie’s head slowly, looking into her green eyes.

“You’ve never told me that before.” Whispered Sadie softly.

“Do you love me back?” Peter asked.

Sadie still trembling, didn’t reply back.

“Sadie, I have given everything. I became my most vulnerable with you, I let my guard down. People said we wouldn’t work out, but I didn’t care. You know why? Every time I looked into your eyes, every time I hung out with you, I knew everything was going to be okay.”

“I- i’m sorry.” Replied Sadie, softly.

“You know it’s not just that. I feel like when we’re together, I feel like you have a wall up that I can’t get through. We’ve been together for a year and yet, I haven’t gotten anything from you.” Said Peter, his voice starting to weaken.

“I got nervous when you told me you loved me. I didn’t mean to hurt you.” Replied Sadie.

“But you did.” Said Peter, as his eyes began to water.

Peter got up, grabbed his varsity jacket and left the dorm.

“Peter! Wait where are you going?” Yelled Sadie, wiping tears from her eyes.

“I just need to be alone right now.” Replied Peter