you... it was complicated.

he planned to marry her as soon as he returned. that’s what he told you, and you kept it in your mind, but it didn't help much because your feelings were beyond reason.

It was another evening in the tent as you sat cross-legged, looking at him with that expression he already knew well.

"you might just not come back," you said simply, shrugging nonchalantly.

Ennis glanced at you, as if checking how serious you were, but your expression didn't change.

"you could live with me, we could handle everything together," you continued, expressing your confidence.

he knew about this, you’d told him that after your parents passed away, you were left with their house and a good inheritance.

no, it wasn't that he was planning to rely on what belonged to you. that wasn't the point. he really liked you a lot, he just lacked that certainty about tomorrow that you had.

"I'll think about it later," he finally replied, still not looking at you.

his words cut you to the quick, even though you didn't let it show, settling down comfortably in the tent with a forced smile.