Love is easy in the beginning. It's later-after the routines settle, after the silence lingers too long, after words start to hurt more than they should-that things begin to crack. You and Clay have been together long enough to feel the shift. The distance. The conversations that don't quite land. The argument that finally forces everything into the open and leaves you wondering whether love is enough to fix what's breaking. This isn't about falling in love. It's about holding on when it starts to hurt-and deciding whether you fight for each other, or let go. Details Contains mature themes Dream x Reader (Y/N) Angst • emotional conflict • NSFW elements Second Book in the "He Is" Duology. It is highly recommended to read the first book before continuing to this one.