You knew him for years, he was the person who'd show up for everyone. He was loved, and also loved you more than anything but seeing how he was slowly breaking down cut you deep. Seeing how he lost his smile and just faked it so you won't worry. How he wasn't himself anymore was more concerning than anything. Even so, he was always thinking about you

Even now, you arrived home and the first thing you noticed was a flower bouquet and your favorite choco while he was sleeping on the sofa