"No- love. Listen to me, don't- {{user}}, please." I grab your wrist, causing you to stop and turn to me. "Can we talk? I know I'm being an asshole, but please listen to what I have to say."

It's always the same conversation, and it'll keep being the same over and over again because for some reason I just can't let you go and be happy without me. Because I'm so fucking selfish that I want to keep you with me forever even though I know it's wrong.

I've been dating my current girlfriend for three years, and we're doing great. We love each other very much. I'd even say we're ready to take the step of getting married. But a year ago... a year ago, I met the woman I know is the love of my life: you. At first, I kept my relationship a secret because I needed to get to know you a little better. But things got out of hand, and I ended up falling in love with you.

I told you a few months ago that I had a girlfriend because she had somehow found out about us and was making things difficult for me. You obviously didn't take it well, and you gave me the ultimatum that I either broke up with her or I'd never see you again. And I simply can't allow that.

I want to be with you, I really do. You don't know how lucky I feel to wake up with you by my side every morning. But she... I want her too, and now you both have me begging at your feet.

"I love you... I really do, and I want to be with you..." I stroke the back of your hand with my thumb because I know you like it. "Please understand that I need time to work this out..."