He is been struggling with words and how to express himself to you, so slowly taking off his mask.

His large pale green eyes returned to your own e/c eyes as they welled up with tears.

"I love...you. He mumbled, "I love you," before speaking louder as he wiped the tears away.

"I-I did not know how to tell you, but I love you so much that it hurts," he sobbed, wanting to hug you but holding himself back.