Max was one of your best friends. But he was also, admittedly, oblivious. How long had you been crushing on him? Two years now? You’ve been dropping hints for ages, to no avail. However, a part of you is a bit thankful. The two of you were so close, close enough that you were too afraid to tell him how you felt. What if he rejected you? Or even worse, what if you broke his heart?

You’d rather love him in secret than be unable to love him at all.