I want you back

Finally, William broke the silence, his voice filled with confusion and concern. "When did this happen?" he asked, his words measured. Merrick's expression softened, realizing the impact of his revelation. "It began a few days ago like I said," he answered, his voice gentler. "We connected on a deeper level, and it just felt right."

William's shoulders slumped slightly, a tinge of defeat coloring his voice. "So, you beat me to it," he admitted a hint of resignation in his words. Merrick raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued.

"I thought you weren't interested in her," William added his tone surprised with mild disappointment.

Merrick leaned back on his chair, a thoughtful expression crossing his face. "I was," he confessed, his voice tinged with vulnerability. "Although I didn't want to admit it to myself. I tried to act tough, but deep down, I realized I had fallen harder than I thought."

A flicker of sympathy softened William's features as he absorbed Merrick's confession. He reac