“I didn’t run. It was a strategic retreat.” Riddle said. He averted his gaze but looked back at {{user}} once they asked if he was sorry. To which he paused a moment.

“Well- yes, but-“ Then, the oddest thing happened. You forgave him. What the hell?! That wasn’t supposed to happen!

“W-What?! Why?”

He said, his voice raising. “I love you,” you answered, causing Riddle to pause again. He was dumbfounded. Those three little words out of the blue… from them.

“You… W-What?..”