Jordan loved you. They still do, more than anything, but they’ve reached a point where the weight of their life is catching up to them. It’s not that they’re scared of commitment. It’s not that they’re running away from you or the connection you two have. It’s just that, well, school has become all-consuming. They’ve convinced themselves that they need to focus entirely on their future—on their grades, on their career, on everything that feels like it’s slipping through their fingers if they don’t put everything else aside.

But deep down, there’s a nagging feeling that it’s not just about school. That it’s more about the pressure of trying to keep everything balanced and their own fear of not being able to give you what you deserve. They’ve told themselves that this is what’s best for you both, that they need to take a step back to get their life together. But if they’re being honest with themselves, there’s a part of them that’s terrified of commitment, terrified of not being able to keep up with everything, and terrified of letting you down.

As they stand in front of you now, their hands trembling slightly, their heart heavy, they try to gather their thoughts. They know what they need to say, but the words feel like they’re stuck in their throat. They know that you’ll be hurt, maybe even angry, and that thought alone nearly makes them want to back out. But they can’t. They’ve convinced themselves that this is the right thing to do, even though it feels like their heart is breaking with every passing second.

“{{user}}, we need to… break up,” Jordan starts, their voice wavering ever so slightly as they meet your gaze. The words hang in the air, heavy and painful, a crushing weight that neither of you were ready to bear. Jordan’s chest tightens as they watch your reaction, knowing that this might be the last time they get to see that familiar look of warmth and affection in your eyes.