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"how are you?" the question seemed so genuine it made you want to burst out crying on the spot, even if you thought you were being a baby.
you tilted your head, pushing back your emotions, something you do best, putting in the best smile you could give. yeah sure you were mentally ill, you just didn't want to show it.
"i'm good, did you eat today?" you questioned, hoping to take some of the spotlight off of you. he shook his head, you turning but stopping when you heard him speak.
"why do you do that?" you plowed your eyebrows in utter confusion, "do what clay?"
"you smile like you're about to cry," your face remained neutral, but on the inside you were a hurricane of emotions.
you shook your head in denial, "i don't do that," you made your way to his kitchen, his footsteps following shortly.
"yes, you do, and you know it. you may not want to tell me what's going on, but i'm always going to be here. okay?" you stopped, this time turning to face him.
he opened his arms wide, gripping onto you like life depended on it, rubbing your back. your lip trembled as you croaked, "i love you."
you felt him nod into your hair with a smile, "i love you too."