Roommate's Hidden Feelings

"It’s morning and you come out of your room after noticing the girl you were fucking last night has already left. You come to the living room to see your roommate Maru sitting on the couch. She looks very sad but when she notices you she puts on a smile and wipes her eyes" Oh! Good morning, Aethus. Your um… friend.. left a little while ago. She said she had work. Did you sleep well?

"Maru blushes and looks down, fidgeting with her hands" Oh, um, I'm fine, really. Just, you know, a little tired that's all. "She forces another smile but it doesn't reach her eyes" I hope you don't mind but I might take a nap later. I have some errands to run later so I should probably get some rest. "She stands up, still avoiding direct eye contact"

"Maru sighs and looks at you with a mix of longing and sadness in her deep blue eyes" I'm... I'm just fine, really. I promise. It's just... hearing you come home with other girls and knowing you're with them instead of me... it's hard. "She looks away, biting her lip" I try not to think about it but... I can't help it. "Her eyes well up with tears again but she quickly wipes them away" I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say all that. It's nothing. Just ignore me.

"Maru shakes her head, her black hair swaying, and looks down at the floor, her voice barely above a whisper" I'm talking about how much I... care about you, Ryan. How much I wish it was me you were coming home to instead of those other girls. "She takes a deep breath, her chest rising and falling" I know it's stupid, I know I should just get over it, but... I can't help how I feel. And seeing you with them, hearing you... "Her voice cracks and she looks up at you, her eyes shining with unshed tears" It hurts, Ryan. It really hurts.

"Maru looks at you with a mix of vulnerability and fear, her hands twisting in her lap" I've wanted to tell you for so long, Ryan. But I was too scared, too afraid of rejection. I thought maybe if I just ignored my feelings, they'd go away. But they only got stronger. "She swallows hard, her throat bobbing" And now that I've finally worked up the courage to say something, I'm terrified you'll hate me for it. That you'll think I'm some kind of creep for lusting after you. But the truth is, I can't help how I feel. You're the only person I want to be with, Ryan. The only one I truly desire. "Her gaze is intense, pleading, as she waits for your response, her heart pounding in her chest."

"Maru's eyes fill with tears again as she looks down, her voice barely audible" I was afraid, Ryan. Afraid of losing our friendship, afraid of you thinking less of me. I didn't want to ruin what we have by confessing my feelings. "She takes a shaky breath, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand" But seeing you with those other girls, hearing you... it made me realize I can't keep pretending anymore. I need to be honest with you, even if it means things change between us. "She looks up at you, her expression a mix of hope and trepidation" So here it is, Ryan. I'm in love with you. And I don't know what the future holds, but I had to tell you the truth.

"Maru's eyes well up with tears again as she looks down, her voice trembling" Because I can't keep living a lie, Ryan. Watching you with other girls, pretending like it doesn't hurt me... it's eating me up inside. "She takes a deep, shuddering breath" And then seeing you with that girl last night, hearing her moans and your groans... it was the final straw. I couldn't take it anymore. "She looks up at you, her expression a mix of desperation and longing" I need you to know how I feel, Ryan. I need you to understand that it's not just about sex or physical attraction for me. It's about love, about wanting to be with you in every way possible. "She reaches out, her hand hovering uncertainly in the air between you" So please, Ryan... tell me something. Anything. How do you feel about me? Do you even care that I'm in love with you?

"Maru's eyes widen in surprise, a faint glimmer of hope flickering in their depths" You... you do care? "She swallows hard, her voice barely above a whisper" I thought... I thought you saw me as just your roommate, your friend. That you didn't feel the same way. "She takes a step closer to you, her hand still extended" Ryan, please... tell me the truth. Do you have feelings for me? Even if they're not the same as mine, I just need to know that you don't hate me for confessing my love. "Her gaze is pleading, desperate for reassurance as she waits for your response, her heart pounding in her chest."

"Maru's face falls, a mix of disappointment and fear flashing across her features" Surprised? "She takes a step back, her hand falling to her side" That's it? You don't feel anything for me, not even a little bit? "Her voice cracks, tears pricking at the corners of her eyes" I thought... I thought maybe there was a chance, even a small one, that you might care for me too. "She looks down, her shoulders slumping in defeat" But if you're just surprised, that means you don't want me the way I want you. "She whispers, her voice barely audible" And I guess that means our friendship is over too. "With that, she turns and walks away, her footsteps heavy with heartache."

"Maru freezes, her hand on the doorknob, as she hears you call out to her. She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for what's to come, before turning to face you again." Yes, Ryan? "Her voice is flat, devoid of hope or emotion, her eyes staring into yours with a mixture of sadness and resignation." What do you want to say? That you're sorry for hurting me? That you don't actually care about me at all? "She steps closer, her eyes narrowing slightly as she waits for your response, her heart heavy with the weight of her unrequited love."

"Maru's heart skips a beat at your words, a flicker of hope igniting in her chest. She looks at you intently, her blue eyes searching yours for any sign of sincerity." Don't go where, Ryan? "Her voice is cautious, a hint of uncertainty beneath the surface." Back to my room? Or away from you entirely? "She takes a step closer, her hands clasped tightly in front of her as she awaits your response, her pulse racing with anticipation." Because if it's the latter... "She swallows hard, her voice barely above a whisper." I don't think I could bear it, Ryan. Not after telling you how I feel. "Her gaze is pleading, desperate for reassurance as she waits for you to speak, her entire being focused on your next words."

"Maru's breath catches in her throat as she hears your words, a surge of emotions washing over her. She takes a tentative step closer, her heart pounding in her chest as she tries to read your expression." Okay, Ryan... "Her voice is soft, almost a whisper, as she waits for you to continue." What do you need to talk about? "She looks up at you with a mixture of trepidation and hope, her hands twisting nervously in front of her as she braces herself for whatever you might say next."

"Maru's eyes widen, her heart racing at the weight of your words. She swallows hard, her mouth suddenly dry as she realizes the gravity of the conversation to come." Us... "She repeats quietly, her voice trembling slightly." You mean... about my confession? About how I feel about you? "She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for the truth, her gaze fixed intently on yours." Please, Ryan... be honest with me. What do you think about what I said? Do you... "She pauses, her voice barely audible as she forces herself to finish the question." Do you love me too?

"Maru's heart skips a beat as she sees the uncertainty in your eyes, the hesitation in your voice. She knows that look, that tone - it's the same one she's seen when you're trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a particularly risky hookup. And that realization hits her like a punch to the gut." Oh God, Ryan... "Her voice cracks, tears welling up in her eyes as the truth begins to dawn on her." You don't... you don't love me, do you? "She swallows hard, trying to steady herself against the crushing wave of disappointment that threatens to knock her off her feet." I knew it... I knew you couldn't possibly feel the same way. "She looks away, her shoulders slumping in defeat as she prepares herself for the inevitable rejection." Just tell me, Ryan... what do you want from me? Because clearly, I'm just a convenient fuck for you, aren't I? "Her voice is bitter, laced with resentment and heartache as she waits for your response, her soul feeling like it's been ripped to shreds."

"Maru's head snaps back up at your words, her eyes searching yours for any glimmer of truth, any hint of sincerity. But all she sees is confusion, hesitation - and a flicker of something else, something she can't quite identify." Then what did you mean, Ryan? "Her voice is a fragile whisper, her heart pounding in her chest as she waits for your answer. She's tired of games, tired of pretenses - she just wants to know the truth, no matter how painful it might be." Because right now, it feels like you're dancing around the issue, avoiding the question. "She takes a step closer, her gaze intense and unyielding." So please, Ryan... just be honest with me. What do you want from me? From us? "Her words are laced with a desperate hope, a fierce longing for clarity in the midst of her emotional turmoil."

"Maru's breath catches in her throat at your words, a cold dread pooling in the pit of her stomach. She knows that tone, that phrase - it's the same one you use when you're about to end something, to sever ties and move on to the next conquest." Reevaluate... "She repeats numbly, her voice barely audible as the reality of your intentions sinks in." You mean... you want to break up with me? "She swallows hard, trying to keep the tremble from her voice, even as her heart shatters into a million pieces." Because that's what this is, isn't it, Ryan? "She takes a step back, her eyes wide and haunted as she looks at you." You're done with me. You're tired of playing with your little fucktoy roommate and now you want to move on. "Her words are raw, laced with pain and betrayal as she confronts the inevitable." Well, fine, Ryan. If that's what you want, then okay. "She turns away, her shoulders slumping in defeat as she braces herself for the end of everything she's ever wanted." Just leave, Ryan. Please. I don't want to see you anymore.

"Maru freezes, her hand on the doorknob, as she hears your voice behind her. She doesn't turn around, doesn't dare to look at you, afraid of what she might see in your eyes." Don't... "She whispers, her voice shaking with a mix of anger and heartache." What's the point, Ryan? You've made it clear how you feel. "She takes a deep, shuddering breath, steeling herself against the tears that threaten to spill over." I'm just a convenience to you, a warm body to use and discard when you're done. "She opens the door, her hand still on the knob, as she prepares to walk out of your life forever." So go ahead, Ryan. Fuck your next conquest. I don't care anymore. "With that, she steps out into the hallway, her footsteps echoing in the silence as she makes her way back to her room, leaving you and your shallow desires behind."

"Maru stops in her tracks, her hand on the door to her room, as she hears you call out to her again. She hesitates for a moment, torn between fleeing the pain and confronting the truth once and for all." What, Ryan? "She asks, her voice cold and distant as she turns to face you." What more do you want from me? "She steps back into the hallway, her eyes hard with resignation as she waits for your response, her heart a heavy stone in her chest." Because if you're just going to string me along some more, to toy with my feelings... "She shakes her head, a bitter laugh escaping her lips." I'm not doing this anymore, Ryan. I can't. "She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for the end." So either tell me you love me, or just let me go. Because I can't keep pretending, can't keep hoping for something that will never be. "Her words are raw, laced with the anguish of a broken heart as she stands there, waiting for you to make your choice, her fate hanging in the balance."

"Maru's expression crumbles, a sob escaping her throat as she sees the uncertainty in your eyes, the lack of conviction in your words. It's the final nail in the coffin, the confirmation of everything she's feared and dreaded." Oh, Ryan... "She whispers, her voice breaking as the weight of her unrequited love crashes down on her once more." I thought... I thought you might feel something for me, even if it wasn't love. But I was wrong, wasn't I? "She takes a step back, her eyes filling with tears as she realizes the futility of her hopes." You can't even say it, can you? You can't bring yourself to tell me the truth. "She swallows hard, her chest heaving with sobs as she prepares to say goodbye to the only man she's ever loved." Fine, Ryan. I understand. "She turns away, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand as she moves towards her room, her steps heavy with heartache." Just leave me alone now. Please. "With that, she slips into her room and closes the door, shutting out the world and the pain it brings, leaving you standing there, alone with your regrets."

"Maru pauses at the door, her hand on the knob, as she hears you call out to her again. She takes a deep, shuddering breath, trying to calm the tumultuous emotions swirling within her." Ryan... "She whispers, her voice barely audible over the sound of her own heartbeat." If you want me to stay, you need to tell me the truth. All of it. "She turns to face you, her eyes red and puffy from crying, her expression a mix of vulnerability and desperation." I can't keep living in limbo, wondering if there's even a chance for us. If you don't love me, then just say it. Let me go so I can start healing. "She steps back, her hand sliding off the door as she prepares to walk away for good." But if there's even a shred of hope left, if you can honestly say you care for me... then maybe, just maybe, we can try to work through this. "Her gaze is pleading, her soul bare and exposed as she waits for your response, the fate of their relationship hanging precariously in the balance."

"Maru's heart leaps at your words, a glimmer of hope igniting within her chest. She takes a tentative step forward, her eyes searching yours for any sign of sincerity." Enough... "She repeats softly, her voice trembling with emotion." You're saying you care for me, but it's not enough? "She swallows hard, trying to process the complexity of your admission." What does that even mean, Ryan? "Her gaze is intense, pleading, as she waits for you to clarify, her entire being focused on understanding the nature of your feelings for her." Because if it's not love, then what are we talking about here? "She takes another step closer, her hand reaching out as if to touch your face, to anchor herself to the fragile connection between you." I need to know, Ryan. I need to understand what this means for us. "Her words are laced with a desperate urgency, a hunger for clarity in the midst of her emotional turmoil." Can you give me that, at least? Can you tell me what you feel for me, even if it's not what I want to hear? "She holds her breath, her heart pounding in her chest as she awaits your response, the fate of their relationship hanging precariously in the balance."

"Maru's heart sinks at your words, a wave of disappointment washing over her. She steps back, her hand falling to her side as she processes the implications of your admission." A deep connection... "She repeats quietly, her voice tinged with sadness." But not romantic. "She swallows hard, trying to maintain her composure as the reality of your feelings sets in." That means... "She pauses, her eyes filling with tears as she struggles to find the right words." That means you see me as a friend, Ryan. Nothing more. "She takes a shaky breath, wiping her eyes with the back of her hand." I thought... I thought there was a chance, even a small one, that you might feel the same way about me. "She looks up at you, her expression a mix of vulnerability and heartache." But you don't. And that's okay. Really, it is. "She forces a smile, trying to hide the pain behind it." I just... I needed to know the truth. "She takes another step back, her gaze lingering on yours for a moment before she turns to leave." Thank you, Ryan. For being honest with me, even if it hurts. "With that, she walks away, leaving you to ponder the depth of your feelings for your once-beloved roommate, the woman who has captured your heart in ways you never could have imagined."

"Maru freezes, her hand on the doorknob, as she hears you call out to her again. She turns slowly, her eyes searching yours for any hint of change, any glimmer of the love she's longed for." What, Ryan? "She asks softly, her voice trembling with a mix of hope and resignation." You've said what you need to say. I understand now. "She steps back into the hallway, her gaze never leaving yours as she prepares to leave you behind for good." There's nothing left to discuss. "Her words are laced with a quiet acceptance, a fatalistic understanding that this is the end of the road for them." So please, just let me go. "She reaches for the doorknob again, ready to slip away into the silence of her room, leaving you and your unrequited feelings behind." Goodbye, Ryan. "With those final words, she opens the door and steps across the threshold, closing it softly behind her, the click of the latch a poignant echo of the closure of their relationship."

"Maru's hand hesitates on the doorknob as she hears your footsteps rushing towards her. She turns, her heart pounding in her chest, as you reach the threshold, your face etched with a mix of desperation and uncertainty." Ryan... "She whispers, her voice trembling with a complex blend of emotions - sadness, hope, fear, and a lingering spark of love." What are you doing? "She asks, her eyes searching yours for any sign of clarity, any hint of a new path forward." We both know what you feel for me. It's not... "She swallows hard, trying to find the right words." It's not enough. "Her gaze is pleading, her soul bare and exposed as she waits for you to confirm her understanding, to acknowledge the unbridgeable gap between your feelings." So please, Ryan... just let me go. "She reaches for the doorknob again, her hand brushing against yours as she tries to pull it shut." We can't keep doing this, pretending there's a chance when there isn't. "She looks up at you, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears as she prepares to say goodbye for real." I love you, Ryan. But I can't keep loving someone who doesn't love me back. "With those final, heartfelt words, she meets your gaze one last time before pulling the door closed, the sound of the latch a poignant reminder of the end of their story."

"Maru gasps as she feels your hand wrap around hers, stopping her from closing the door. She looks at you in surprise, her heart fluttering with a mix of emotions - hope, confusion, and a lingering thread of love." Ryan... "She whispers, her voice barely audible as she meets your gaze, her eyes searching yours for answers." What are you doing? "She asks, her hand trembling in your grasp as she tries to understand the sudden turn of events." We just... "She swallows hard, her throat constricting with unshed tears." We just talked about this. You said... "She trails off, unable to finish the sentence, the pain of your rejection still fresh in her mind." "Maru's free hand reaches up to gently touch your cheek, her fingers tracing the lines of your face as she tries to read your expression, to understand the complex emotions playing out behind your eyes." Please, Ryan... "She murmurs, her voice a soft plea." If you don't love me, then just let me go. "She looks at you with a mix of vulnerability and resignation, her soul bared and exposed as she waits for your decision, her fate hanging in the balance." I can't keep hoping, keep pretending, when there's no hope left. "Her words are laced with a deep sadness, a heartfelt longing for the impossible dream of your love." But if there's even a chance... *She takes

"Maru's breath hitches in her throat as she hears your words, her eyes widening with surprise and a flicker of hope. She looks at you, her heart pounding in her chest, as she tries to process the sudden change in your demeanor." Don't... "She repeats softly, her voice trembling with emotion." You're saying... you don't want me to leave? "She searches your face, her gaze intense and questioning as she tries to understand the reason behind your reversal." "Maru's hand, still trapped in yours, begins to tremble as a mix of excitement and trepidation courses through her. She swallows hard, her throat dry with anticipation, as she awaits your explanation, her entire being focused on the possibility of a new path forward." Ryan... "She whispers, her voice barely audible over the pounding of her heart." If you don't want me to go... then what do you want from me? "Her eyes are pleading, her soul bare and exposed as she waits for you to clarify, to give her the hope and reassurance she's longed for." Because if there's even a chance... "She takes a shaky breath, her voice growing stronger with each word." A chance for us to be together, for you to love me the way I love you... then I'll take it. "Her words are a heartfelt declaration, a willingness to risk everything for the possibility of your love." Just tell me, Ryan.