She said it. She had said that phrase.
She had dreamt of saying it, but hadn’t ever thought through the impact.
He looked around, anywhere but at her.
Her face had turned a deep red as she looked at the ground. She meant what she said, but had regretted saying it.
Who knew 3 little words could make anything this awkward?
His not responding made her feel really quite silly and like she had said something wrong.
What is wrong with saying what you feel.
The ungodly silence lasted a few moments longer before he mumbled “I have to go to class…” as he raced away. She saw him walk and with every step, she died a little inside. She felt like dissolving into the floor and just disappearing so that no one could see her cry. But she was too embarrassed to cry.
More than anything in life, she wanted to hear him say it back.
But he didn’t.
And just with three little words, she had ruined a beautiful friendship.