As Mira woke up the next day, she was met with Leo's unwavering stare. "Sleep well?" he murmured, his voice gentle yet teasing.
Mira's face burned with embarrassment, her shyness rendering her speechless.
Leo's gaze lingered, his eyes sparkling with amusement as he watched her squirm.
Leo's gaze intensified as he apologized, his words laced with emotion. "I'm sorry for all this.
I realize now that I love you." Mira's response was laced with sarcasm, her voice soft but biting. "Coward."
In this moment, Leo's apology seems heartfelt, but Mira's reaction suggests she's still wary or hurt.
The dynamic between them is complex, with Leo's emotions shifting toward vulnerability and Mira's response reflecting her pain or frustration.
Mira's words cut deep, but Leo's gaze never wavered.
He knew he deserved her skepticism. "I was a coward," he admitted, his voice low and husky. "I didn't want to admit my feelings because I was afraid of ...."
Mira's expression softened slightly, her eyes still wary. "And now you're admitting it because...?" Leo's smile was tinged with sadness. "Because I realize I'd rather take the risk of getting hurt than lose you completely."
Mira's gaze searched his, looking for sincerity. Leo's eyes locked onto hers, filled with emotion. "I love you, Mira.
Not just the way you make me feel, but who you are as a person." Mira's heart skipped a beat. Leo had ever spoken to her like that before.