"You like me, don't you?" he finally asked.

All the subtle glances his way, the way you tried to constantly protect him, the fact that you always stuck to him like a magnet: they were all factors that helped him figure it out. No matter what desperate excuse you'd give, it wouldn't work. He had detected too many signs.

But you weren't a good person. In fact, he didn't know it yet, but you were meant to get rid of him, despite finding yourself attached. It left a bitter taste in your mouth.