[Being disappointed about this seems unfair, somehow. He's being honest, and she knows where they stand, which is all she ever really wanted. And he feels the same way she does! Which is good. This is good, and she's being ridiculous, and whatever negative feelings she's having she just needs to push aside.
She looks up again, smiling softly, and while it might be a little uncertain, at least it isn't forced.]
I can still stay by your side here, too.
[Whether or not her feelings are reciprocated or they're together, he's still her best friend. Leaving was never even an option she considered.]
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She looks up again, smiling softly, and while it might be a little uncertain, at least it isn't forced.]
I can still stay by your side here, too.
[Whether or not her feelings are reciprocated or they're together, he's still her best friend. Leaving was never even an option she considered.]