[Because he honestly doesn't know what Billy even wants from him. A hug and an 'It's okay you're in love with someone else?' or 'It's okay you replaced me and intended to stay somewhere else forever?' He can't do that. He just-- can't. He might have left first, but Billy went farther than he ever could have dreamed of going.]
Trust me, this isn't easy for me ether. -- And you should slow down. Let me go in front. I'm less easily hurt than you are.
[And right now, he might actually enjoy the distraction, if something did try to maul him or fight honestly.]</mall
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[Because he honestly doesn't know what Billy even wants from him. A hug and an 'It's okay you're in love with someone else?' or 'It's okay you replaced me and intended to stay somewhere else forever?' He can't do that. He just-- can't. He might have left first, but Billy went farther than he ever could have dreamed of going.]
Trust me, this isn't easy for me ether. -- And you should slow down. Let me go in front. I'm less easily hurt than you are.
[And right now, he might actually enjoy the distraction, if something did try to maul him or fight honestly.]</mall