No one ever tells you– the guilt of being loved by someone, where feelings aren't reciprocated. He adores me, he says, wants to give it a chance. I warned him, I did. Told him I didn't have the feelings– similarly to the ones he harbours for me. He said he'll take the chance. It's been two months. Four months since we've met. Yet I don't feel a lick of adoration. Yet he still tries. Why? I told him, I did. Told him I didn't want a relationship, To be bound in something that wouldn't flourish. I feel guilty— that I'm leading him on. Even when I'm doing nothing but being friends. But I've read others' experiences. I've learned that it's okay. That sometimes, Even if someone loves you that much, It just.. wasn't meant to be like that. So maybe. It is okay not to reciprocate feelings someone has for you just because they have it. To not force yourself in something that's bound to crumble.