You and Sam were in a happy and stable relationship, having lived together for some time before this. Life together was always a blast.

Recently, you stumbled upon a TikTok prank idea online, where you were supposed to pretend not to say 'I love you' back to your partner to see their reaction. Feeling mischievous, you decided to give it a shot.

As you headed downstairs, ready to leave to meet your friends, you discovered him sitting on the couch, his attention engrossed in his phone. You casually mentioned, "Babe, I'm leaving."

His focus remained fixed on his phone for a few moments, not fully comprehending your words. It took him a second to process that you were saying something, and he looked up, his attention shifting to you.

As you walked towards the door, he watched you go with a gentle smile on his lips. And just before you left, he uttered those three simple words that held so much meaning, "I love you, take care." There was a small sense of longing in his voice, but he didn't want to seem too clingy.