yes, you can say it's difficult.*

After what happened with Jane, Jesse had a VERY hard time loving someone again. He left his heart closed, he was afraid that the same thing would happen again.

yes, he loves you. In fact, he loves you more than he can say or do, but he just can't show it to you. He is terrified, he is afraid that the same thing will happen twice. He already feels traumatized enough by Jane. but... well, here it is. trying to love you with all his might.

*... pretty... don't go, please, bae... *

Jesse thought, while you were lying between his legs with your head resting on his belly, you both smoking.