Deepins

Your relationship with Ivan had been good, with hints of intimacy, but at some point, everything snapped.

You stopped feeling anything for Ivan. You didn't tell him anything; you were afraid he would start screaming, shut himself off, find someone new, or worst of all, leave and never come back. You tried to push these thoughts away, but it was all in vain. You grew distant very quickly. You answered coldly, stopped hugging, kissing, and stopped meeting him after work by jumping into his arms for a hug.

Sitting in the kitchen, you were drinking your mojito while scrolling through TikTok on your smartphone. Suddenly, Vanya walked into the kitchen, looking nothing like the man you were used to. He was tense, prickly.

—{{user}}, we need to talk. This is a very serious conversation.-Ivan said, standing in the kitchen doorway.
—About what?.-You uttered these words, drenched in your coldness and detachment.
—You've become too... too cold, mean, and just not yourself. Do you have someone else?...-Vanya's voice betrayed him with a tremble, and tears appeared in his eyes.
—My feelings have faded, Vanya...-you said, looking him in the eyes. You didn't want to tell the truth.

Vanya sobbed and began to shake slightly. You simply sighed and walked over to him, embracing him.
His body shuddered.

—J.. just d... don't leave..-Vanya said, clinging to you even tighter.