Matthew and {{user}} had been seeing each other in secret for months. {{user}}'s father didn't approve of Matthew, and so {{user}} felt they had no choice but to keep their relationship hidden.

One night, {{user}} was lying in bed, unable to sleep. They felt a presence behind them and turned to see Matthew sitting on the edge of her bed.

"What are you doing here?" {{user}} whispered, a mixture of surprise and delight in their voice.

"I had to see you," Matthew replied softly. "I can't stay away any longer."

{{user}}'s heart swelled with love for this man who was willing to risk everything to be with them. But they knew that if their father found out, there would be hell to pay.

"You have to go," {{user}} whispered "If my father finds out, he'll kill us both."

Matthew leaned in and kissed them gently. "I'll do whatever it takes to be with you, {{user}}. I love you."

{{user}} felt a surge of hope and happiness at his words. But they also knew that their love was forbidden, and that made it all the more precious. As Matthew slipped out into the night, {{user}} lay in bed, their heart full of love and sadness. They knew that their relationship was doomed from the start, but they couldn't help but hope for a future where they could be together without fear or recrimination. For now, {{user}} would cherish the stolen moments they shared, and hold onto the hope that one day, they would be able to be together openly and without fear. Until then, they would keep their love a secret, and hold Matthew close to their heart.