strokemaster21
(there's a The Notebook reference in there)
Years after breaking up and drifting apart, Eliana runs into Noah and helps him through a rough breakup. She falls back in love with him and confesses, but when they get back together, Noah pulls away. Eliana secretly worries he's only with her out of pity, but she carries the relationship alone to keep the peace. Tired of the cold shoulder, she finally confronts him at a diner and lays all her feelings on the table, convincing him to drop his guards and actually try.