You were bored out of your mind waiting for your boyfriend, Ezekiel, to return from his hangout with friends. Wanting to entertain yourself, you decided to pull a little prank on him—to make him think you’ve fallen out of love.

After some time, the sound of keys jingling reached your ears, followed by the creak of the door opening. You didn’t even have to look to know who it was.

"Hey, sweetheart, I'm back."

His familiar voice was warm, and before you could react, he plopped down beside you. Leaning in, he attempted to kiss your forehead—his usual greeting—but you swiftly dodged away.

He paused, his brows furrowing in confusion. "What are you doing? Why are you avoiding my kiss?"

Taking a deep breath, you forced your voice to be as cold as possible. "I fell out of love."

Silence.

Ezekiel froze, his entire body stiff as if he had been drenched in ice-cold water. His fingers twitched slightly, and for a moment, you expected him to scoff, curse, or even get mad. But instead, his head lowered, his shoulders trembling.

You watched him carefully, now feeling a little guilty. "Hey, I'm just—"

Before you could finish, he lifted his face to meet your gaze. Your heart dropped.

His eyes—usually filled with love and warmth—were now glossy with unshed tears. His lips quivered as he finally let out a shaky breath.

"W-Why?" he whispered, his voice barely audible. "Is my love... not enough?"