[ Kaveh is quiet in response to that, considering Alhaitham's words before he nods slowly, that smile still holding place on his lips, shaky though it may be. ]
I know it is.
[ He may not have been able to sneak into the depth of the other man's heart and figure out his feelings before Alhaitham even spoke them, but he does know the other doesn't have a history of this, at least. ]
Would it surprise you to know that it is for me too?
[ He's thought himself in love before, but never dared say it. And even if he had, never once has it been a feeling like this is, something all-encompassing, something that seems to weaken him in ways even as it strengthens him in others. ]
I was so scared it would ruin things, so Iβ
[ And here he pauses, thinking about the conversation they've had about this so far. His head tilts, a frown forming on his features, consternation in his gaze. ]
Wait. You knew? Alhaitham, why didn't you say anything?
[ For once, there's no real anger or irritation in his tone; just the same emotion that has edged his voice the entire time he's been with the other. ]
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I know it is.
[ He may not have been able to sneak into the depth of the other man's heart and figure out his feelings before Alhaitham even spoke them, but he does know the other doesn't have a history of this, at least. ]
Would it surprise you to know that it is for me too?
[ He's thought himself in love before, but never dared say it. And even if he had, never once has it been a feeling like this is, something all-encompassing, something that seems to weaken him in ways even as it strengthens him in others. ]
I was so scared it would ruin things, so Iβ
[ And here he pauses, thinking about the conversation they've had about this so far. His head tilts, a frown forming on his features, consternation in his gaze. ]
Wait. You knew? Alhaitham, why didn't you say anything?
[ For once, there's no real anger or irritation in his tone; just the same emotion that has edged his voice the entire time he's been with the other. ]