hey. I did something stupid
again?
yes.
why?
he was sad. he was so sad. what else could I do?
that's what you do every time. you care for others so much that you barely have any care left for yourself.
he needed to talk to someone-
yes. and he chose you. you know why? because he knows that however much he hurts you, you will always answer his call.
maybe
why do you do this?
I wanted to know if he cared
(and she looked at me,
the way my mother did when I got to know
Santa Claus was just a myth created to make children happy)
you don't need his care
I do
no, you don't
what if he needs my care?
he doesn't. you know he doesn't.
I'm sorry
why are you apologising?
because I made a mistake. I shouldn't have answered. I shouldn't have fallen for his trap. I shouldn't have given him the validation he wanted.
I know
am I broken?
no, love. you're just really, really human.
