I just realized, that there is a different kind of fear that comes when you start falling for someone inside your circle.
But it's not just about the rejection. It's about what will happen after.
It's like knowing that if things start going south, you just don't lose a possibility, you lose the presence of the person who's starting to become one of your everyday life.
So maybe it's better if you stay quiet.
Laugh at his jokes, sit next to him like nothing has changed.
Pretend that your heart is not practically beating so fast just because he smiled.
I know risking love feels dangerous, but risking him feels worse.
©hopelesslyyinlovee
