fortnight taylor swift (ft. post malone) ♥︎ ⇄ ◁◁ 𝚰𝚰 ▷▷ ↻ ⁰⁰'²⁵ ━━●━━───── ⁰²'⁰⁸

Kenji told you to do it.

That’s what you told yourself.

You push the door open and step into his room, barely whispering, “I’m sorry.”

Aaron doesn’t look at you, his shoulders stiff as he stands. “Thank you,” he says, walking past you into his office. You hesitate but follow, the words scratching at your throat.

“Aaron—” you call, your voice breaking. He pauses, turning back to you, his face pale and unreadable. “Please,” he murmurs, “Not tonight. I can’t—”

You stop, guilt sharp. “You’re right,” you say, “You’ve always been right.”

He freezes, confusion flickering across his face. “Right about what?”

You take a shaky breath. “I lied. When I said I didn’t want to be with you—I lied. You were right. I was scared. I didn’t want to admit the truth. I didn’t want to feel like this. And I hated myself for wanting you, for needing you, even when everything was falling apart. I blamed you, and I hurt you. I’m sorry.”

His voice cracks as he whispers, “What are you saying?”

“I love you,” you whisper. “I love you exactly as you are.”

He flinches, stepping back. “No,” he says, shaking his head. “You don’t know what you’re saying.”

“Aaron—”

“No,” he interrupts, pacing. “I can’t—I won’t—”

You step forward, voice steadier. “I love you,” you say. “I’ve always wanted you. I want you now.”

Without another word, he crosses the room, pulling you into his arms, pressing you against the wall. His lips crash against yours, desperate, his hands gripping your waist. He lifts you effortlessly, his lips finding your neck, his voice soft and shaky. “Say it again,” he breathes, “Tell me you love me.”