It's complicated

"Crush? I don't think so. I know I went through a lot of self-identity crises. I had a lot of feelings I didn't understand at the time. I know you were kind and a friend to me when I was struggling internally to understand myself. There may have been times I internalized feelings towards you that went beyond friendship, but I never acted on anything. I didn't want to do anything that would risk losing you." You text. You gulp as you watch the dots of him typing a reply.

"Bro, that is so cool of you. I'm glad that you thought I was that important to you. You were always an incredible friend." There is a pause and then he texts. "I've missed our talks."

"Me too..." You begin typing, but Tony sends another message before you finish.

"Why don't we catch up? I'd love to see you again?" Tony texts.