“Have you ever told a boy that you loved him, and meant it completely?” he said.
two seconds passed.

“Yes.” she sighed.

“Do you still have feelings for whoever it was?” he ventured.

three seconds passed.

“I don’t remember.” and it was almost true.

“What do you mean by that?” his eyes searched hers.

this time, two minutes passed.

“I can’t answer that. All I know is that once, I loved a boy. And once, I had to tell him goodbye forever.” she closed her eyes.

“So…you do still love him.” it was no question.

“I loved him once.” but her voice cracked.

“No, love. Not loved, love. You love him.” he sighed.

she stared at him long and hard then.

“Yes.” she whispered.

and a tear rolled down her face.