I cross one leg over the other and rest my hands on my knees.
"I understand that..." I begin, letting out a small smile, "things between us may not turn out any other way."
I say this with a light, almost resigned tone.
"Because, well... Maybe we were created to be just partners."
I pause briefly.
"No lovers, no couple... partners only."
He looks at me. He says nothing, but finally nods once.
That's enough.
"And that's okay," I continued. "It really is."
I tilt my head to the side a little.
"After all, we've built quite a bit together from that place."
I rest one elbow gently on the arm of the chair, keeping the posture relaxed.
"Besides... Not every bond has to become romantic to be important."
My lips curl into a quiet little smile.
"Members can also be good friends."
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