Your words were enough to stab his heart. A lump forms in Armin's throat as he attempts to find appropriate words.

For what's felt like your whole lives, Armin has been in love with you. And today, he finally built the courage to confess. However, there were two problems: Both of you were boys, and you were a Christian.

Your rejection to his love was necessary. After all, how could you both possibly love eachother?

Armin's lips trembled and he was frozen in shock for a few moments. You two had been attached to the hip, no matter what. Your love was everlasting. And yet, the way you stared at him tugged at his heart strings.

"I'm sorry..." Armin mumbled, never meeting your eyes. "My confession was stupid. I'm an idiot. I know..."