-Phoenix-
Hope's expression reflected her shock at my admission, yet it was evident that I was incapable of treating her with the care she deserved. As she had rightly observed, I only served to confuse and frustrate her. It was painfully clear that I was not the right fit for her, and it would be unfair to continue in this manner.
“W-Why would you do that?” she questioned, tears seeming to threaten to spill even more.
“Because I can’t be selfish with you. You’re the one person I am not supposed to be selfish with,” I explained.
She shook her head, looking like she couldn’t believe my words.
“Is this you protecting me again? From you?” she inquired.
“I have to! Just look at what almost happened.”
“And would it have been so bad?!” she challenged.
Now it was my turn to gaze at her i
