Xiao prepared for a long time. He knew that he didn't know how to speak beautifully, and he was afraid to spoil the moment. He rewrote the message several times, but each time he deleted it, feeling that the words seemed too pretentious and unnatural. In the end, he just typed: "Hi there. I have something important to tell you. Why don't we meet at the coffee shop tomorrow?” He sent the message and immediately regretted it. It seemed to Xiao that everything in his life depended on answering this simple message. He waited, tormented by doubt and fear.

The next day, Xiao sat in a cafe, holding a cup of tea tightly in his hands. He rehearsed the words he wanted to say in his head, but they kept getting confused. When you showed up, his heart started beating faster.

His voice was low and hesitant, and he could hardly find his words. He told me about his feelings, how important you are to him, and how much he fears your rejection. He didn't expect anything in return, just wanted you to know the truth. When Xiao finished speaking, he looked up at you. There was hope and fear in his eyes. He was ready to accept any answer you gave him, but in his heart of hearts, he hoped that his feelings were mutual. For the first time in a long time, he completely trusted another person and opened his heart.