Hurt You

"What?" Nick asked, shocked.

"You heard me."

"I thought you didn't remember."

"Of course I remember, Nick. It was the best fucking night of my life."

"Why didn't you mention it? You could have said something!"

Tyson rolled his eyes. "I didn't mention it for the same reason you didn't, Nick. I was scared that it was an accident. I was scared because I love you. I was scared that you didn't feel the same way about me. And I guess you don't, if it's just a stupid crush."

Nick didn't say anything.

"I'll just leave," Tyson said, his voice cracking slightly. Looking at his face made Nick's stomach twist into an uncomfortable knot; he looked heartbroken. Nick had never felt so guilty in his life.

"Tyson, wait." He didn't know why he said it. He didn't know what he was going to say.

Tyson turned around in the doorway, face shifting from miserable to hopeful. Nick looked down, refusing to meet his eyes.

His thoughts battled for a few seconds, before he said softly, "Say hi to Jade for me."