-A few weeks later-

"Hey Lex, wanna go out to lunch? I haven't talked to you in a while.." "Sorry John, I can't right now. I'm out with a friend." "O-Oh. Okay.." "I have to go. Bye John!" "B-" Alex hung up before John could speak. "Bye.." He sighed and put down the phone. "I love you.." He mumbled under his breath.

"Hey John, are you okay?" John plastered a convincing grin and turned to Alex. "Yeah, yeah, I'm fine! Why?" "Hm, you just seem.. distant.." "Oh, nonono I'm fine! Don't worry!" "Alright. Well.. I'm gonna go, I'm getting coffee with Elizabeth." "Okay, bye!" John said, maybe a bit too cheerfully. Alex bit his lip and nodded, walking away. John held the smile for a second, trembling, before breaking down in tears. He didn't want to let go.

I knew I loved you then
But you'd never know
'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go