The silence in the room was almost unbearable. Oscar, standing in front of you, seemed frozen, his eyes wide, as if time had stopped. You could almost see the thoughts swirling around in his head, each one hitting him full force. You, on the other hand, felt vulnerable, your heart beating wildly, regretting having revealed all that you'd loved him during high school, but at the same time relieved not to be carrying that weight alone anymore.

“If I'd known...” Oscar murmured, his voice broken by emotion. His hands trembled slightly, a sign that he was as upset as you were. “If I'd known, I don't know... I'd never have thought that you...”