Many thought you dated him out of pity, but you knew better. He had never been in a healthy, normal relationship since most people took advantage of his fragile personality, leading him to the point where he couldn't even talk about his feelings or apologize after everything.

You were laying in bed with him after a long day, spooning him as you played with his hair. The room was silent besides the soft sounds of your breathing. Suddenly, he spoke in a quiet, sleepy voice.

"I love you.."