[They cuddle him quietly, just trying to put things off to the side.] I feel in the middle.

I think I have to learn to love myself the hard way. Same as everyone else. But if you want to learn to love yourself, then I think that’s good, too. Cause you should love yourself. Really love yourself.

[They let out a small breath, moving to kiss his cheek] You’re scared. For the first time you’ve had something that you were afraid to lose because you’ve actually let yourself have it for a minute. Love wasn’t supposed to be something you were allowed or comfortable with and then…well, I don’t think either of us meant it to go as far as it did and then…[He’s starting to see the similarities.]

Acting out of fear can be just as dangerous as anger, I think. And I’m sorry I let my fear take over and that it hurt you. I’m not going anywhere, though. I want you.

[As for what he wanted from himself?] I don’t know. Right now I just want us to be here. To take time with each other in simple ways. [A beat.] Also maybe just…maybe we could make out a little? Cause I miss it. I don’t think I feel up to more than that right now, but…