"I think I need a break," you murmured, rising from Sero’s bed, leaving him sitting there in stunned silence.

The two of you had always been just friends—friends who pushed boundaries, messed around, did reckless things. He’d seen every part of you, more times than you could count. But somewhere along the way, the lines blurred. And falling for someone who only saw this as fun? That was starting to tear you apart.

Sero never really got it. To him, being friends and sleeping together seemed normal—effortless. He didn’t realize how much it was costing you emotionally.

"W-What? You can't just… that's not—" His voice caught, words crumbling before they could land.