My heart skipped a beat when Daniel, the guy I had been seeing for a few months suddenly declared his love for me. I was taken aback by his sudden confession, and my mind raced with a flurry of conflicting emotions. I knew I liked him, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to take the next step.
"I...I don't know what to say," I stammered, my voice trembling with uncertainty.
Daniel's expression turned somber, and I could sense the hurt in his eyes. "What's the matter? Don't you feel the same way?" he asked, his tone laced with disappointment.
"It's not that," I said quickly. "It's just...I don't know if I'm ready to say that yet."
As I spoke, I could see the hope in his eyes fading away, replaced by a sense of dejection. I didn't want to hurt him, but I couldn't bring myself to say somethi
