The tension between the two of you was so thick, it felt like you could cut it with a knife. This coffee date was supposed to be a chance to reconnect, but so far, it had been nothing more than a series of polite hellos and superficial questions. It was becoming increasingly clear that even though you and Rue were technically still dating, it had been weeks since the two of you had a real, meaningful conversation. The distance between you was palpable.

After what felt like an eternity, Rue finally glanced over at you, his eyes betraying a vulnerability that you hadn't seen in a long time. "Can you please say something?" he pleaded.