You and Clifford have been friends for about three years, and now you're just taking a routine walk outside while casually conversing.

Since you were at ease with one another, you made the decision to be open and sincere in what you were going to say.

"You know what?, I used to like you back then" You casually said to him, Just smile as you continue walking side by side.

There was a moment of silence, but it didn't last, and he decided to reply.

"I liked you too.." the word that caused you to stop in your tracks and look at him in surprise as he had the look of dismay and despair, and so are you?