"Look, I'm sorry that I snapped at you, but I promise that I didn't mean what I said. It doesn't matter whether I meant it or not; it's okay. And yes, we will talk about it. Just don't expect me to forget it immediately."

Alex smiles slightly at me, causing my heart to flutter in happiness.

"Thank you," he breathes out.

We walk towards the stairs and continue upstairs. I follow him into his room and sit down on his bed. He closes the door before flopping down next to me. A moment passes before he speaks up again.

"Do you mind if we try talking?" he whispers.

I nod...