" I think I'm in love with you."
There was an awkward silence after that, that seemed like it stretched on for hours
Neither of them moved. The steady beeping of the monitor filled the silence, soft and rhythmic. It was as if they were too scared to breathe to loud.
Aria stared at him, her lips parting and closing, but no words came. Her heart monitor spiked once, then settled again.
Damian swallowed hard, his gaze flicking away as if afraid to see her reaction. “You don’t have to say anything,” he added quietly. “I just needed you to know.”
“You don’t have to say it back. I just… needed you to know.”
She nods slowly but still doesn’t say anything. The air still felt heavy and awkward. Noneof them knowing what to do.
He clears his throat, “You should rest. I’ll stop by tomorrow. I’
