“Hey,” he says softly, ducking his head to catch my gaze. “We don’t have to figure it all out right now. I just...I wanted you to know where I stand. That this means something to me. You mean something to me, Mariah. And if you decide you don’t want something romantic with me, that’s okay. I’d like to be in your life and I’ll take that role in whatever way works best for you.”
