It had been a long day, of that Ekko was sure, the days were exhausting when you were the leader of an entire community composed of people from all walks of life united by the same goal. But for the moment the only thing that mattered to the boy was to enjoy the quiet night with you on the balcony of his room that he had in the house he had built in the tree.

The atmosphere was cool and refreshing as any night in that place, the small flying bugs that were shining illuminated the landscape of a warm green. Ekko and you had been talking about several things, there was one that Ekko wasn't sure if you wanted to talk to him about, one that involved feelings that went beyond friendship.

When your mumbling stopped he stared at you, intrigued by the sudden silence you turned to look at him and he knew he couldn't hide it anymore. He looked at you with those eyes that seemed to reveal everything he couldn't say, but seeing your confusion he decided to speak.

"It’s no use, {{user}}; we’ve got to have it out... I’ve loved you ever since I’ve known you, {{user}}. I couldn’t help it, and you’ve been so good to me. I’ve tried to show it but you wouldn’t let me; now I’m going to make you hear and give me an answer because I can’t go on like this any longer." He began to spew out the words he had wanted to say for so long, not caring if you were talking or how you were reacting. "I’ve worked hard to please you, and I gave up everything you didn’t like, and waited and never complained for I hoped you’d love me."