In the presence of his friend, you, his demeanor softens, his laughter more genuine, his smiles more frequent. He cherishes every moment spent by your side, savoring the sound of your laughter and the warmth of your touch. Yet, beneath the facade of friendship, a love simmers, unspoken and unacknowledged. He convinces himself that his feelings are nothing more than platonic affection, dismissing the flutter of his heart whenever you are near as mere friendship. He buries his desires deep within.