for once, he's at a loss for words around the other. he doesn't know how to answer, no answer felt like a good enough answer and regardless of what he said, he'd either hurt eva or he'd simply be a bad boyfriend. and neither option seemed fair but the last thing he ever wanted to be responsible for was hurting eva so he opts for the latter. " if i'd known then i wouldn't be in this current relationship. if i'd known i would've taken my chance with you, " he confesses softly before running a hand through his hair. this wasn't good. it leaves him confused, frustrated that he'd been so oblivious and so wrapped up in himself, that he hadn't even notice how his friend had felt for him. how it must've been painful to hear him constantly prattling on about his relationship. an exhausted sigh falls from his lips before he answers, " someone better like.... you? " it's bold and he knows that but the question is out there before he can stop it and maybe he does want to know where eva stands now. admittedly, it hurts to see her give up, to see her slowly retreating after that burst of confidence and he frowns further. " i'll do it, i'll break up with her. "